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Lisbon Parks
The capital of Portugal has splendid parks. Lisbon parks are located on the bank of Tagus (Tejo) river, on Lisbon’s seven hills or in the heart of the city. For relaxation and practicing sports, for enjoying the nature and the views, Lisbon parks are ideal.
Here we have listed some of the famous Lisbon parks.
Nations Park (Parque das Nações)
The park has a great view of Vasco da Gama Bridge and some of its attractions include the Oceanarium, the Knowledge Pavilion (Pavilhão do Conhecimento), Macau Pavilion, the Virtual Reality Pavilion, Atlantic Pavilion, cable car ride, open-air concerts.
Address: Expo ’98 Grounds, Lisbon
Edward VII Park (Parque Eduardo VII)
Address: Avenida da Liberdade
Monsanto Park (Parque Flosteral do Monsanto)
Hours of visits: Tuesday to Saturday from 9.30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sundays from 2 p.m. to 6.00 p.m.
Monteiro-Mor Park (Parque do Monteiro-Mor)
Parque Principe Real
Address: Praça do Príncipe Real
Ajuda Botanical Garden (Jardim Botânico da Ajuda)
Address: Calçada da Ajuda
Hours of visits: every day except Wednesdays between 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Estrela Garden (Jardim da Estrela)
Address: Praça da Estrela, Lapa
Hours of visits: every day between 7.30 a.m. and 12 a.m.
C. Gulbenkian Foundation Garden (Jardim da Fundação Calouste)
Address: Avenida de Berna
Hours of visits: every day from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Tropical/ Overseas Garden (Jardim Tropical/ Jardim do Ultramar)
Address: Largo dos Jerónimos, district of Santo Amaro
Hours of visits: everyday except Mondays between 10.00 a.m. and 5.00 p.m.
Belém Gardens (Jardins de Belém)
Laid out from Praça do Império to Belém Tower on the bank of River Tagus. | 
