Bang in the middle of concrete city jungles, these places offer tranquility and serene moments for city dwellers and visitors. These lush green patches sitting alongside state prettily besides urban development and state of the art infrastructure is a sight to behold! Visitors can explore among other things, long winded paths, lush open meadows, ponds and other striking features. These parks make for a perfect place to enjoy some respite from the city chaos. From Canada’s wilderness to wooded sea strewn paths to vibrant architecture, there’s nothing these parks don’t feature. Here’s our pick of the world’s most beautiful urban oasis places.
1.Villa Doria Pamphili, Rome
Villa Doria is the biggest landscaped public park in Pamphili, which is known for its intricate architecture and exquisitely lush gardens. The park was once a home of the of a eminent, noble family, with the sprawling grounds featuring everything from manicured gardens to fountains and neatly trimmed hedges. Its gravel paths are ideal for jogging, while featuring statues and antique vases that date back several years. Look out for the iconic Arch of the Four Winds monument at the park entrance
2Central Park, New York City
Central Park in New York City is the world’s most famous city park, having hosted several visitors in its lush green and state of the art confines. A peaceful and relaxing retreat, it is perfect for strolling down verdant meadows or enjoying a quiet afternoon near idyllic lakes. Take the stairs to Bethesda Fountain, enjoy a picnic lunch or witness the quintessentially English Strawberry fields.
3Royal Botanic Gardens, Melbourne
Scenic views, a lush landscape and vibrant tropical fauna make Royal Botanic Gardens in Melbourne one of the planet’s most gorgeous city belts. Bursting with 50,000 plants and several idyllic lakes spread across 100 acres, the park also has exotic Chinese plant species. It also houses black swans, cockatoos, kookaburras and a variety of birds, which can be spotted on a guided nature trail. Royal Botanic Gardens transforms into a venue for theater performances and exhibitions during summer.
4Forest Park, St Louis
You can spend a full day in the confines of St Louis’ popular Forest Park. Nestled in the heart of the city, the verdant park boasts of 1,300 acres of greenery comprising five cultural institutions that includes an ice rink, zoo and art museum. Enjoy a picnic on the green rolling hills of the park or go paddle boarding through its glistening blue ponds. There’s also a two tracks path for running and bike riding.
5Stanley Park, Vancouver
Located a hop away from downtown Vancouver, Stanley attracts a large number of people for its multi recreational activity landscape. Visitors can enjoy walking, rollerblading and cycling, in addition to catching cultural performances during summers. Don’t skip seeing the innumerable green trails and sparkling lakes. Beaver Lake (enveloped with water lilies) is the perfect place to enjoy a laidback time in the midst of nature. Lost Lagoon is another shinning freshwater lake.
