20 Pleasurable Parks
From Martial Art Parks to High-Rise Parks:
Meghan Young — Dec 4, 2009 — Eco
With our new found appreciation for all things Mother Naturesque, it’s important to immerse ourselves more with our natural environment. Yet living in urban areas can make that near impossible, usually leading people to escape for a few days to camp or whatnot. Yet there are nature havens in which you can take a refreshing stroll while enjoying bursts of greenery. Here are a few pleasurable parks to inspire you to visit the one that is just around the corner.
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Softcore Porn Park in South Korea
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Cheese Grater Park Slides
Bizarre Playgrounds as Art? Really?
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High-Rise Parks
Vertical City in Mexico City Designed to Help Reduce Smog
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Cross-Cultural Statue Parks
Victoria's Way Sculpture Park in Ireland Honors Indian Enlightenment
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130,000 Square Foot Skateboard Park New Jiangwan City China
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Shipping Container Parks
LOT-EK to Turn Pier 57 in NYC into an Eco, Open-Air Attraction
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Sustainable Eco Parks
Brazil Turns Landfill Into Sprawling Green Landscape
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Playgrounds from Hell
Slavic Nightmare Park Has Demonic Play Equipment
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Gramercy Park Hotel Park Roof Club in NYC
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Masking Tape Homes
Scott Wayne Indiana Recreates Childhood Home in Central Park
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Wireless At The Park
Cities Get Public Wireless
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Sinuous Eco-Friendly Rooftops
The Park House
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Futuristic Aviation Havens
Wara Urwasi Designs New Structure for Bali Bird Park
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Martial Art Parks
Taekwondo One by Samoo to Become Central Ground for Korean Culture
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Geometric Parks
Sit, Stroll and Enjoy the View at Pau Casals Square
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Playgrounds as Art
Frank Gehry's Playground in NYC's Battery Park
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Parks in the Sky
‘The High Line' Lets You Enjoy Manhattan at Skyscraper Height
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Ugandan Skateboard Parks
Yann Gross' Kitintale Skate Series Photo Documentary
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Recreating Rain Reservoirs
Waterpleinen Public Parks Will Have Kids Singing For Rain
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Southern Central Park
Memphis Plans Modern Green Space
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Camp Napper Blends Organic Design with Advanced Outdoor Sleep Tech
Youth Retirement Homes
Gopeng Sanctuary Provides Relief for Malaysia's Burnt-Out Generation
Bright Playful Sport Playgrounds
LEGO and Nike Reimagine Sports as Playful Learning in Shanghai
Park-Themed Yogurt Packaging
Stonyfield Organic & the NPF Teamed Up for 'Explore Organically'
Mixed-Reality Theme Parks
DreamPark is Capturing the Attention of Digital Adventurers
DIY-Style Vacation Offerings
Marriott Bonvoy Lets Canadian Travelers Curate Their Escapes
Eye-Catching Basketball Parks
HID Landscape Architecture Presents the JU•basketball Park
Immersive Book Club Retreats
World of Hyatt x Reese’s Book Club Introduce 'Camp Unwritten'
Urban Ecological Design Projects
Henning Larsen Designs Bidadari Park in Singapore
Vibrant Luxury Theme Parks
BON Luxury Theme Park Aims to Transform Worldwide Travel
Emotional Recovery-Focused Escapes
Camp Heartbreak is Nurturing for People Who are Breaking Up
Relaxing Residential Retreats
Inspatia Designs the Forest Within with Hybrid Sensibilities
Shape‑shifting Retreats
This Modular Off‑Grid House Adapts to Natural Sites with Expandable Walls
Anime-Themed Outdoor Parks
PokéPark Kanto Opens in Tokyo with Nature-Led Zones & Over 600 Pokémon
Biophilic Workplace Designs
Mangrove Garden Office by Bean Buro Reimagines Corporate Spaces
Collaborative Recycling Initiatives
National Mall Introduces a Comprehensive Recycling Program
Textural Residential Interiors
L Architects Complete the Plant-Inspired In a Park Residence
Social Sports Pavilions
Good City Studio Transforms a Power Plant into Ballers Sports Venue
Elevated Urban Skate Venues
AAN Architects Designs Suspended Skatepark Overlooking Shanghai
Immersive Hospitality Wellness Experiences
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Introduces Holistic Healing
Garden Lounge Retreats
The Aspire Westjet Garden Lounge Brings Serene Nature into Calgary Airport
Literary Wellness Retreats
Aweventurer Launches Reading-Focused Travel Experiences with Authors
Large-Scale Recreational Landscape Projects
XISUI Designs 'Forest Delight: Lighthouse Nature Park'
Nature-Connected Lifestyle Campaigns
Wild Planet Has Launched Its 'Go Wild' Campaign
Luxury Travel-Ready Summer Programming
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts Debuts New Offerings
Whimsical Nature-Inspired Playscapes
Moment Factory Has Designed and Produced Curiosity Cove
Nature-Inspired Rooftop Skateparks
Within Beyond Studio Designs the Qingdao MixC Rooftop Skatepark
Creator Theme Parks
Makers Theme Park is a World-First for Hands-On Creativity
Forested Private Residencies
Vives St-Laurent Boasts the Stunningly Contemporary Montpellier House
Outdoors-Inspired Kids Apparel
Kyte Baby Unveils Its Yellowstone + Yosemite Collection
Living Landscape Homes
Hedge and Arbour House by Studio Bright Merges Garden and Architecture
Tourism Energy Villages
Goa Government Pilots Net Positive, Low-Impact Tourism Clusters
Community-Oriented Wellness Spaces
Basic Space Gym Integrates Training, Recovery, and Social Areas
Artistic Lakeside Retreats
Ely Retreat Blends Modern Cabin Living with a Serene Creative Studio
Cinematic Holiday Escapes
Shangri-La Eros New Delhi Introduced the 'Palmera Pool Pop-Up'
Organic Shape-Inspired Playgrounds
XISUI Design's Boulder Park is Stunning and Functional
Self-Designed Tranquil Workspaces
Studio Saransh Designs the Oasis Workspace for Itself
Pet-Welcoming Urban Initiatives
Mars Incorporated Expands Its BETTER CITIES FOR PETS™ Initiative
Literary Tourism Innovations
Jane Austen Festival Launches Character Trail Through Bath Streets
Adventure Destination Platforms
Marriott Bonvoy Outdoors Connects Travelers to Activities
Eco-Focused Family Housing
Rewild Homes Moves Environmental Design into Realistic Living
Public Sauna Festivals
Culture of Bathe-ing is Transforming a Waterfront into a Wellness Village
Sky-Garden Leisure Towers
The Sobha Skyparks Tower Was Unveiled by Sobha Realty in Dubai
Heritage Sound Playgrounds
Hornscape Playground transforms play into a musical experience
Renovated Parisian Flats
Hauvette & Madani Architecture Uses Nature as a Frame in Paris Apartment
Pop-Up Sports Hospitality
Toronto’s FIFA Fan Festival Turns Urban Spaces into Immersive Fan Hubs
Bamboo Forest Structures
This Amazon Rainforest Pavilion Explores Biomimicry in Architectural Form
Outdoor Pavilion Design
Apirat Boonruangthaworn Designs the Teepee Pavilion for Hawaii Thai
Integrated Travel Wellness
Fairmont’s 'Wellness Without Walls' Brings Flexible Routines to Travel
Staggered Modern Apartments
OSPA Arquitetura E Urbanismo Reimagines Urban Residential Living
Urban Regeneration Projects
MULTIPLE Architecture & Urbanism Presents Browning Industrial Park
Tent‑Filled Daycare Spaces
DEYA Day Care Center Transforms Play with Cozy Indoor Tents & Platforms
Revitalized Cultural Park Projects
Turenscape Masterfully Elevates the Huaiyang Fuxi Cultural Park
Sculptural Mall Dreamscape
Studio Proba Introduces Unbounded Sanctuary in Grand Joy City Mall
Playful Learning Villages
Kinder Rain Kindergarten Creates a Garden Based Learning Environment
Organic Urban Playgrounds
The Boulder Park Brings 3D-Printed Boulder Design into Community Play
Curvaceous Artful Play Pavilions
Peter Cook Designs the Play Pavilion for the Serpentine Gallery
Mountain Wellness Sanctuaries
The Aman Niseko Resort on Mount Moiwa is an Alpine Wellness Retreat
Green Roof Residences
Tapestry by Shibanee & Kamal Architects Brings Nature to Rooftops
Community-Centered Rooftop Events
Heineken's Rooftop Revival Turned Building Tops into Social Hubs
Vibrant Sports Parks
Huachiao Vibrant Sports Park by SoBA Architects Activates Public Space
Biophilic Mountain Retreats
The Villa Prakriti Biophilic Merges Design with Its Landscape
Balanced Relaxation-Focused Recreation Hubs
Papagayo Park Opens on Costa Rica’s Peninsula Papagayo
Catskills Forest Retreats
Piaule Catskills Pairs Modern Cabins with Design Within Reach Furnishing
Nature-Integrated School Renovations
WAK TOK architects Renovate Takoma Park School
Contemporary Garden Pavilions
This Garden Pavilion Reframes a 1990s Home with Calm, Modern Living
Fantasy World Theme Parks
Disney Builds Real-Life Arendelle with World of Frozen
IP Theme Parks
iQIYI Brings Its Streaming IP into Immersive Real-World Theme Park Experiences
Multifaceted Cultural Destinations
Hale Muskoka Represents an Ambitious New Cultural Development
Outdoor-Inspired Clothing
Hiking Patrol's a Sense of Ease Collection Offers Functional Pieces
Abstract Colorfully Vibrant Playscapes
100architects Designs the Wired Scape Playground
All-Terrain Outdoor Accessibility Programs
Texas State Parks Debuts Specialized Hiking Devices
Revived Heritage Courtyards
Savarin Project Revitalizes Prague's Historic Center with Terraces
Adaptive National Park Programming
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Announces 2026 Activities
Eco-Friendly Rainforest Resorts
Wow Architects Reveals Design for Mandai Rainforest Resort
Therapeutic Architecture Design
The Heartland Whole Health Institute Redefines Wellness
Bamboo Forest-Inspired Retreats
Canter and Gallop Designs a Tranquil Home in Hong Kong
Modern Urban Placemaking Projects
Min Design Spotlights Two of Its New Urban Projects
Mental Relaxation Destinations
Rituals' Mind Oasis Shares Science-Backed Treatments
Urban Roofscape Projects
Groundscaper's Central Yards Transforms Rooftop Lanes into a Development
Globally Inspired Sauna Destinations
The Sauna Summit Features a Diverse Sauna Collection
Self-Guided Outdoor Floral Trails
Fleurs de Villes Will Host FLORA from May 6th Until May 10th
Dog Enrichment Camps
K9 Resorts Luxury Pet Hotel Launched an Eight-Week Summer Camp for Dogs
Redesigning Restful Moments
The ANEW Project Turns Daily Objects into Mini Retreats
Slow Living-Focused Campaigns
The TurfMutt Foundation Frames Yards & Parks as Sanctuaries
Integrated Wellness Retreats
1 Hotel Hanalei Bay Launches a Nature-Based Performance Program
Accessible Nature-Oriented Public Spaces
Field Operations Enhances Hudson River Park
Eco-Friendly Tourism Campaigns
Dominica Launches a New Tourism Campaign Dubbed 'Nature of Love'
Accessible Paddling Launches
The Tennessee State Parks Serves Individuals with Disabilities
Mushroom-Like Wooden Pavilions
The Carbon Garden Pavilion at Kew Gardens Nods to natural science
Spring-Ready Outdoor Apparel
Earth\Studies Launches a New Performance Articles Capsule
Accessibility-Focused National Park Experiences
New Forest National Park Boasts Accessible Visits
Gap-Focused Living Rooms
one-aftr Unveiled The 'Pavilion TEUM' Architectural Concept
Elevated Mountain Retreats
La Cadree Perchée Offers a Quiet Forest Refuge Suspended in Nature
Nature Integrated Offices
Bochum Office Embeds Gardens and Felt Paths to Enhance Well‑being
Education Architecture Expansions
Rainbow International School Extends with Nature Spatial Design
Art Park Building Renovations
Heneghan Peng Architects & WXY Reimagine the Storm King Center
Contemporary Minimalist Wellness Destinations
OAK Mind + Body is Located in Oak Park, Michigan
Botanical Garden Visitor Centers
Ayers Saint Gross Completed the Jack C Taylor Visitor Center
Travel Photography Exhibitions
All Within the Detour Highlights Yoshitomo Nara’s Photo Journeys
Outdoor Engagement Apps
Nature Unlock Encourages Breaks From Screens Through Outdoor Activity
Lakeside Family Retreats
The Muskoka Lakeside Cottage Melds Rugged Site with Refined Family Living
Mobile Emotional Sanctuaries
LEPAS L8's Exquisite Space Provides a Calming Escape
Accessible Tactile Maps
Switchyard Park in Bloomington is Now More Accommodating
Whimsical Winter Village Attractions
The Newark Winter Village is Festive Entertainment Option
Colorful Municipal Recreational Facilities
SoBA Designs the Huachiao Vibrant Sports Park
Sculptural Cultural Hubs
AYDC Public Art Centre by Atelier XI Integrates Nature, Art, & Community
Urban Waterfront Hubs
Pier 57 is an Accessible Public Space Along the Hudson River Waterfront
Neighborhood Music Series
Bloor-Yorkville Brings Live Performances to Historic Toronto Park
Repurposed Community Hubs
Mooie Buurt Adds Value to Venues & Unites Locals During Off-Peak Hours
Romantic Seaside Pier Pavilions
GN Architects Designs the Seaside Pavilion in China
Balanced Retail Atmosphere
The Capitamall Skyview Reimagines the Mall as an Immersive Urban Street
Serene Waterfront Pavilions
The Lake House Life Experience Pavilion Blends Architecture and Nature
Sizable Urban Regeneration Projects
Nikken Sekkei Tackles a Mixed-Use Complex in Osaka
Immersive Nature-Inspired Design Showcases
The Muuto Spaces Event Was Multifaceted and Engaging
Cultural Japa Pavilions
Japa Valley Tokyo Reimagines Napa Luxury Through Art and Sake
Creative Networking Tools
Designer Hikes Builds Community By Connecting Designers Outdoors
Tree-Lined Striking Modern Residences
Palette Architecture Designs the Shift House in New York
Regal Seasonal Solace Films
The Mother Nature Summer Film Speaks to Healing and Human Bonds
Elevated Leisure Habitats
The Elevated Leisure Habitat Makes Climbing Between Rooms an Attraction
Cultural Green Libraries
The Taichung Green Museumbrary by SANAA Weaves Architecture and Nature
Thatched Roof Wildlife Retreats
Ma+rs Serenity Retreat Anchors Hillside Residence in New Zealand
Culturally-Based Conservation Efforts
Michigan State Unveils Savanna Evidence from Marathi Texts
Terraced Light Houses
House Under the Poplars Enhances Spatial Flow Around Natural Landscape
Monumental Air Installation
Iwagumi Air Scape Installation Turns Rock Garden into Immersive Art
Artfully Made Floating Plazas
Carlo Ratti Associati & Höweler + Yoon Architecture Design AquaPraça
Natural History Museums
Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi Opens in the Saadiyat Cultural District
Plant-Based Guesthouse Designs
Sara Martinsen Designs the Rooted Potential Pavilion Using Plants
Zoo-Focused Sensory Kits
The Roosevelt Park Zoo Enhances Tactile Accessibility
Valley-Inspired Offices
Wataru Architects' Kitaoka Group Office Redefines Workspace in Mima City
Tranquil Reading Seating
Chapters Furniture Collection Rethinks Seating with Reading Forms
Event-Centric Camping Experiences
Huttopia Hosts World Cup Viewing and Activities at Its Campsites
Park Library Museums
The Taichung Green Museumbrary Blends Library and Art Museum in Taiwan
Outdoor Experiences-Focused Non-Profits
Heather Kuhlken and Families in Nature Receive an Award
Local Activity Planners
Fun Day Plan Helps You Organize Activities and Dining Near You Easily
Civic-Inspired Bathing Spaces
RECESS by Future Simple Studio Rethinks Spa Culture as Social Ritual
Terraced Urban Landmarks
The Go Park Sai Sha Bringsvarious Elements Together in a Sculptural Hub
Tranquil Round Pavilions
The Round Pavilion Creates a Serene Retreat in Suzhou Expo Park
Woodland Arts Pavilions
Julia Manacas Architecte's the Waterhouse-Oyama Fuses Gallery & Forest
Nearby Playground Finders
The Playground App Helps You Discover Nearby Playgrounds Quickly