The pool holds approximately 30 million liters of treated saltwater.
The complex features a specialized treatment plant that processes the bay water through sedimentation, filtration, and disinfection.
The facility was built on an area previously characterized by landfill and mangroves.
It remains one of the largest public leisure projects implemented in Rio's North Zone in the 21st century.
The depth of the pool is designed to accommodate both children and adult swimmers.
Piscinão de Ramos, formally known as Parque Ambiental da Praia de Ramos, is a 75,000-square-meter artificial beach facility located on the shores of Guanabara Bay in Rio de Janeiro. The centerpiece is a massive saltwater pool fed by water from the bay that undergoes a multi-stage filtration and chlorination process before entering the basin. The park was inaugurated in 2001 to provide a safe, accessible recreational space for residents of the densely populated North Zone. The complex includes multi-sport courts, a track, and expansive paved areas surrounding the 26,000-cubic-meter pool. It functions as a public leisure hub designed to emulate a coastal beach experience within an urban industrial environment. Water quality is monitored regularly by environmental agencies to ensure it meets public health safety standards. The facility is managed by the Rio de Janeiro municipal government as part of its sports and leisure infrastructure. Its construction converted a degraded segment of the coastline into a popular social center for the local community.
The pedestrian bridge overlooking the expanse of the pool with the Guanabara Bay skyline in the background.
Bring your own shade gear or sun protection, as the concrete pool deck has limited natural canopy.
Arrive during the early morning hours to secure a spot near the water during hot summer weekends.
Bring valid identification as it is occasionally required for access to certain sports areas.
Do not attempt to swim in the surrounding Guanabara Bay waters outside the designated treated pool area.
Typically closed on Mondays for maintenance and pool cleaning.
Standard beachwear is expected; athletic gear is required for the sport courts; follow local signage regarding pool entry zones.
