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Parks #20 in Campinas

Praça Recanto das Águas

4.4 · 606 reviews
A quiet and active community park
Praça Recanto das Águas - R. Hermantino Prado, 89-299 - Jardim Carlos Lourenço, Campinas - SP, 13101-107, Brazil
Interesting facts
1

The park is situated in a residential sector of Campinas, specifically designed to mitigate the density of the surrounding urban landscape.

2

It is frequently used by the local community as a starting point for neighborhood walking and jogging routes.

3

The plaza functions as a significant point of biodiversity for the Jardim Carlos Lourenço area, supporting several native tree species.

Overview

Praça Recanto das Águas is a neighborhood green space in the Jardim Carlos Lourenço district of Campinas, Brazil. The park is characterized by its integrated landscape design that incorporates local topography and pedestrian pathways. It serves as a community hub for outdoor recreation, featuring dedicated areas for physical exercise and children's activities. The park is managed as a public utility to maintain the local microclimate and provide an open-air environment for residents. Its layout emphasizes accessibility through paved walkways that traverse the interior of the square.

Photo spot

The elevated central walkway offers the best vantage point to capture the park's symmetrical landscaping and surrounding greenery.

Insider tips

Bring your own water bottle as public drinking fountains may be inconsistent.

Visit during the weekdays if you prefer a quieter environment, as the park gets significantly more crowded with families and athletes during the weekend.

Wear comfortable sneakers, as the park’s pathways feature slight inclines typical of the region's hilly terrain.

What to avoid

Avoid visiting during periods of heavy rainfall, as the park's soil and drainage can become muddy; do not leave personal belongings unattended on benches.

Etiquette

Casual, modest athletic wear is standard; observe standard park conduct by keeping noise levels low and disposing of waste in designated bins.

Plan your visit
Typical visit
45 minutes - 1 hour
Best time to visit
Early morning or late afternoon to avoid the high intensity of the Brazilian midday sun.
Address
Praça Recanto das Águas - R. Hermantino Prado, 89-299 - Jardim Carlos Lourenço, Campinas - SP, 13101-107, Brazil
-22.926, -47.021
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Details
Shade & rest areasIncludes multiple benches and mature trees providing scattered natural shade.
Recreational amenitiesEquipped with basic outdoor exercise equipment and a designated children's play area.

Frequently asked

Plan for about 45 minutes - 1 hour to see the highlights.

The best time to visit is Early morning or late afternoon to avoid the high intensity of the Brazilian midday sun..

The elevated central walkway offers the best vantage point to capture the park's symmetrical landscaping and surrounding greenery.

Close by you'll find Jequitibá Woods Park, Estádio Brinco de Ouro, Parque Portugal - Lagoa do Taquaral.