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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National Park-Inspired Tiny Homes
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Multi-Purpose Fragrance Mists
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Travel-Inspired Toy Catalogs
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Nature-Celebrating Installations
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Natural Surrounding Luxe Retreats
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Playfully Renovated Homes
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Multi-Sensory Art Experiences
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Nature-Connecting Vacation Homes
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Stunningly Whimsical Playgrounds
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Immersive Cleanser Pop-Ups
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Rejuvenated Retail Buildings
This Vietnamese Building Will Feature Lush Native Greenery
Japanese Inn-Inspired Micro Apartments
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Sci Fi-Themed Glamping Retreats
The 'Outpost X' Retreats Boast An Ancient Yet Futuristic Aesthetic
Microcation Planning Services
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A-Frame Forest Tranquil Houses
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Newly Built Mindfulness Cities
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Nature-Inspired Indoor Playgrounds
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Community Playground Designs
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Toronto Landmark Music Events
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Adventure-Ready AR Wines
Bandit Wines' Packs Invite Adults to Virtually Explore National Parks
Playful Public Seating Designs
The London Festival of Architecture Boasts a Series of Seats
National Park-Inspired Candle Fragrances
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Gamified Botanical Gardens
This Milanese Park Has Been Converted Into a Life-Sized Board Game
Minimalist Outdoor Swings
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Expansive Motorcycle Amphitheaters
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Rentable Miniature Modern Cabins
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Outdoor-Inspired Collaborative Capsules
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Nature-Emphasizing Outdoor Campaigns
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Park-Surrounded Interconnected Homes
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Tree-Integrated Mysterious Art
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Cutting-Edge Digital Art Exhibitions
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High Concrete Walled Homes
Cesar Mancillas Creates a Linear Home with Tranquil Elements
Naturalistic Public Outdoor Furniture
The 'Life Ark' Outdoor Seat Has a Leaf-Shaped Form
Mall-Based Indoor Adventure Parks
Elev8 Fun is Coming to Miami International Mall
Green Medium-Density Developments
Brahn Smillie-Fearn Consolidates Built & Natural Environments
Refined Japanese Serene Homes
The Six Senses Kyoto Home Offers a Relaxed Space for Visitors
Luxe Tented Biophilic Resorts
Luxury Frontiers Designs The New Naviva Resort in Mexico
Forest Bathing Beauty Pop-Ups
Tatcha's Immersive Pop-Up Connects the Senses to Nature
Bamboo-Inspired Cultural Buildings
This Cultural Center Seamlessly Blends Into its Surroundings
Rejuvenated Former Bank Buildings
This Dutch Building Now Boasts Solar Panels & Insect Hotels
Expansive Toy-Inspired Amusement Parks
Mattel Adventure Park Will Open in 2024 in Arizona
Muscle Loss-Combating Playground Benches
Helan & RAAK Design Modify Benches to Encourage Activity
Subterranean Courtyard Galleries
Buzz Designs the Hermit Space Yards in Beijing Park
Minimal Philosophy Toronto Homes
Burdifilek Designs the Sleek Forest Hill Residence
Greenery-Packed Museum Buildings
This Science Museum is Designed Around a Central Park
Hidden Urban Oasis Cottages
Winwood McKenzie Adds an Extension to the Quarry House
Experiential Outdoor Travel Guides
The 'Kammui' Outdoor Japanese Travel Guide is Immersive
Multifunctional Circular Housing Blocks
Gensler's EVE Park Design has Integrated EV Parking Towers
Bright Balcony-Defined Apartments
Austin Maynard Architects Designs the Nightingale Village
Unwinding Multifunctional Charging Stations
EFFEKT Designs the Better Energy Charge Park
Indoor Playground Art Exhibitions
CJ Hendry Unveils Two-Storey Indoor Playground Art Exhibition
Oasis-Like Urban Hotels
Montalba Architects Renovates the Nobu Hotel in Palo Alto
Luxe Car-Focused Residence Designs
Erin Sander Design Creates the Greenway Parks Home
All-Inclusive Family Resorts
The Tyler Place Family Resort Encourages Families to Play Together
Park-Navigating Map Updates
Google is Now Offering Expanded Information On U.S. National Parks
Car-Free AR Lenses
Bolt's Feels Like Home Campaign Uses AR to Envision Car-Free Spaces
Tranquil Suspended Hanging Retreats
Ardh Architect Designs the New Retreat in Sharjah Mountains
Mass-Timber Children's Museums
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Mountain Air Sommeliers
Patrick Stebler & Graubunden Offer Aroma-Focused Mountain Tours
Sporty All-Inclusive Retreats
Rise Up Surf Retreats Offers a Unique and Holistic Experience
Miniature Tranquil Garden Playsets
Meta.Zen is a Minimally Designed Zen Garden for Calmness
Manhattan Public Beach Sets
New Yorkers Will Open its Doors to a New Beachy Landscape this Summer
Interactive Quiet-Locating Maps
Quiet Places Finder Helps People Locate Calm in the Big City
Greenery-Sheathed Libraries
This Library Building Features Generous Plantings Of Native Species
Beginner-Friendly Hiking Collections
The REI Co-op Trailmade Collection Welcomes New Nature Lovers
Biophilic Serene Communities
The Biophilic Leadership Summit is Surrounded by Greenery
Natural Japanese Art Galleries
Brazil's Yayoi Kusama Gallery Features a Nature-Inspired Design
Pop-Up Dog Parks
PetSafe's Unleashed Dog Park is a Destination for People & Pets Alike
Natural Tresspassing Campaigns
Lush and Right to Roam Believe Nature Is For Everyone
Elevated Treetop Modern Cabins
NAMO Architecture & i29 Architects Create the Buitenverblijf Nest
Planted Balcony Home Designs
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Tranquil Brazilian Beach Houses
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Modern Civic-Inspired Fountains
Lily Clark Unveils the New Loop Fountain with Tranquil Energy
Energy-Efficient Museum Complexes
This Museum Uses Innovative Design to Curb Energy Consumption
Nature-Connecting Office Spaces
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Suburban-Inspired Art Exhibitions
Stacy Leigh Unveils Her Latest 'Escape to B-Roll' Art Exhibition
Active Entertainment Systems
Nex Playground Gets People Moving at Home
Bridge-Defining Tranquil Cities
BIG Studio Showcases the Plans for Mindfulness City
City Park-Inspired Apparel Collections
New Balance and Parks Project Launch Trail-Ready Apparel
Clustered Natural Campus Extensions
OMA Creates a Cluster of Structures for Hongik University
Elevated Garden-Filled Buildings
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Japanese Outdoor Teaching Spaces
Heatherwick Studio Designs Spaces at the British School
Solo Flexible Study Spaces
YounghanChung Architects Designs the Tiny Forest Study Space
Whimsical Tranquil Holiday Hotels
The Two Bunch Palms Hotel is a Homey Oasis in the Desert
Perforated Granite-Detailed Museums
The Chengdu Natural History Museum Gets a New Look
Cave-Like Discovery-Themed Centers
Studio Gang Designs the Gilder Center in Manhattan
Light-Filled City Center Gardens
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Illuminated Public Artful Toilets
Tomohito Ushiro Designs the Hiroo East Park Toilet in Tokyo
Forested Residential Buildings
GAAGA Designs the Forest Bath Building Framed by Tree Trunks
Park-Inspired Outdoor Fashion Capsules
Parks Project Sets out to Preserve National Parks
Comprehensive AI Trip Planners
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Baby Boomer Glampsites
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Yoga-Focused Retreat Centers
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Reimagined Hybrid Workspace Designs
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Nature-Inspired Poolside Homestay
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Nature Exploration Apps
Natural Altas Combines a Naturalist Field Guide with GPS Mapping Software
Tree-Like Library Spaces
Studio Hinge Presents the Forest of Knowledge Library Design
Winding Elevated Park Walkways
SUO Designs the Yashima Mountaintop Park
US National Park Navigations
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Outdoor Activity Challenges
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Snow-Themed Winter Retreats
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Historically Based Nurseries
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Urban Green Space Overhauls
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Upcoming Architectural Floating Parks
MAST Designs the New Centroparco on a Sand Quarry
Climate-Friendly Waterfront Homes
From 4 to 1 Creates Three Pavilions in Copenhagen
City Exploration Apps
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Generational-Lasting Dynamic Playgrounds
Mike Hewson Designs a New Public Playground with Boulders
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Lantern-Like Tea House Pavilions
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Greenery-Surrounding Cabins
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Mozambique-Inspired Sanctuaries
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Water Flow-Inspired Art Buildings
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Idyllic Tranquil Nature-Surrounding Cabins
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Free City-Wide Museum Days
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Residential Developed Urban Farms
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Landfill-Transformed Wetland Parks
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Natural Landscape-Themed Passports
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Immersive AI Tours
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