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Spathodea campanulata (African Tulip) Vachellia siberiana (Paperbark Tree) has been used Signage is an essential element of the park design,
provides bright colour in the park extensively for the project providing direction, location and educational information
on environmental elements

Four different species of mangrove seedlings were
selected as part of the mangrove replacement project.
Mangroves are important for protection against strong
winds and cyclones; they also stabilise soil, prevent
An indoor market provides for shops and open spaces with stalls erosion and sequester carbon.

Five outdoor gyms and five playground areas were installed. Maria Pinto de Sá, who chose the artists. The choice of suitable
Playgrounds ensure a safe and inspiring environment for child locations for each work of art was carefully made in order to
development. The outdoor gym equipment is a mix of different integrate them into the park’s landscape.
callisthenic and fitness machines, providing numerous ways for
people to exercise. In the botanical garden in Basin 3, a nursery was built to support
soft landscape construction and park maintenance. Being a
In Basin 1, sports courts have been incorporated into the project with a strong landscape component, buildings were
recreational areas. The sports court located near the restaurant is important to ensure the economic sustainability of the park,
a hard surface, mixed-use type for basketball and tennis. The court through the commercial activities allowed.
located near the main gate is a large Astroturf field with synthetic
grass, a multi-use court allowing for either two soccer games (five- The exhibition centre, one of the most beautiful and emblematic
a-side) to occur simultaneously, or one futsal game of seven each buildings of the park, accommodates temporary and permanent
side to take place. exhibitions. Complementary facilities in the form of a bar and
viewpoint terrace add value to the building.
One water play feature was installed in Basin 1, near the recreational
area. A restaurant, designed by the architects, took into account
catering and events and has two dining rooms and an outdoor
Throughout the park, a variety of equipment and urban furniture, terrace, from where the mangroves around the Chiveve River can
bicycle racks, benches and bins was installed, adapted to the be observed.
different uses and park areas. At strategic points, containers
separating waste were installed. Bollards were installed to prevent The botanical garden building was built in the botanical garden
invasive circulation or vehicles parking there. space. It includes administrative areas, several shops, a coffee bar,
main kitchen, a meal room and service staff areas. It is surrounded
Pathways located inside and within the perimeter of the park, and by a paved area and has large glazed surfaces to allow views
along the boardwalks and bridges, are well lit, improving security at towards the green spaces.
night (solar and LED type light).
An indoor market provides for shops and open spaces with stalls.
Signage is an essential element of the park design as a whole, It is situated on both sides of the river, and connected by the old
allowing users to interpret the park and provide direction, location Ponte dos Cegos bridge. The building has a wooden roof structure
and educational information on environmental elements. and its architecture comprises an open, naturally ventilated design.

More than 50 pieces of urban art were installed, coordinated by The amphitheatre building includes a large covered stage,

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