{"id":97196772,"date":"2018-05-16T22:45:51","date_gmt":"2018-05-16T22:45:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/?p=97196772"},"modified":"2025-05-15T15:23:25","modified_gmt":"2025-05-15T15:23:25","slug":"6-of-the-best-urban-parks-in-the-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/6-of-the-best-urban-parks-in-the-world\/","title":{"rendered":"6 of the Best Urban Parks in the World"},"content":{"rendered":"

While an urban environment can be inspiring for all the architecture, monumental skyscrapers, and entertainment options it provides, there\u2019s usually always a need for an oasis of tranquility in today\u2019s concrete jungle. This is why the green spaces designed into a layout of a city are invaluable. If you\u2019re planning on visiting some great urban destinations around the world, wouldn\u2019t you like to know where you can take a break and enjoy some greenery? Fear not \u2013 here\u2019s your guide to some of the best urban parks around the world.<\/p>\n

Golden Gate Park – San Francisco, USA<\/h2>\n

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What\u2019s great about San Francisco<\/a>‘s Golden Gate Park is that you don\u2019t just get a place where you can enjoy a scenic pitstop \u2013 you also get to enjoy a plethora of other activities on the park\u2019s premises. You can wander through its Japanese Tea Garden, geek out at the California Academy of Sciences (an aquarium, planetarium, and natural history museum all under one roof), enjoy some art at the de Young Museum, and unleash your inner botanist at the San Francisco Botanical Garden. Now, where else can you experience so many things all in one park?<\/p>\n

Nagasaki Peace Park – Nagasaki, Japan<\/h2>\n

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Designed as a poignant memorial to the victims of the atomic bomb dropped on the city at the end World War II, Nagasaki Peace Park is an urban space that stands for something a lot deeper. It looks back at the horrors of war but also stands as a hopeful sign of peace, and this is symbolized by the iconic 10-meter-tall Peace Statue that stands at its north end. You can spend some quiet reflection in the beautiful gardens before visiting the adjacent Atomic Bomb Museum.<\/p>\n

Villa Borghese – Rome, Italy<\/h2>\n

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When in Rome, do as the Romans do…and head on over to Villa Borghese. The city\u2019s third-largest public park is a stunning landscape garden that is full of greenery and also beautiful villas spread across its premises. The famous Spanish Steps and Trevi Fountain are nearby, while the Pincian Hill of ancient Rome, located in the southern part of the park, offers some fantastic views of Rome. It\u2019s definitely a photographer\u2019s dream come true!<\/p>\n

People\u2019s Park – Shanghai, China<\/h2>\n

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There\u2019s no better way to get an authentic feel of the city of Shanghai<\/a> than to find a place to perch yourself in Shanghai\u2019s People\u2019s Park. Here you\u2019ll see elderly men and women gathered around playing cards or practicing tai-chi, while kids frolic in its play areas. You can make the most of your visit to the park by also planning a visit to the shopping mecca of Nanjing Road and paying a visit to the Shanghai Museum.<\/p>\n

Vondelpark – Amsterdam, Netherlands<\/h2>\n

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Known for its winding canals, quaint buildings, and love of bicycles, Amsterdam may not be the first European city to come to mind when thinking of a great urban park, but you\u2019ll be pleasantly surprised at the lush layout of the city\u2019s Vondelpark. Known as a hub for locals, especially to laze around in the summertime, you can also see the statue of the poet Vondel, the cast iron music dome, the Groot Melkhuis with its kids\u2019 playground. When summer\u2019s in full swing you might even be lucky enough to catch a free concert there.<\/p>\n

Hampstead Heath – London, England<\/h2>\n

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While London<\/a>\u2019s Hyde park usually hogs the park limelight, you can\u2019t ignore what a cool little gem Hampstead Heath is. Not only do you get great views of the city of London, it\u2019s expansive nature lets you get truly lost and forget that you\u2019re in the middle of one of the world\u2019s busiest cities. While hiking through you can also stop at a few great pubs that border the park and even dive into the shops and restaurants of the nearby village of Hampstead. When the weather is good the kiddos will love the simple joy of flying a kite or seeing the animals at the small zoo.<\/p>\n

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Know of any other green urban spots we may have missed? Let us know in the comments.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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