World's Most Beautiful City Parks
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Royal Botanic Gardens
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Villa Doria Pamphili
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Ibirapuera Park
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Forest Park
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Luxembourg Garden
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Stanley Park
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Central Park
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Balboa Park
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In the middle of an urban jungle, sometimes you need to find a moment of peace and quiet. At these amazing city parks, visitors can explore winding pathways, picnic in open green meadows, or wile away the afternoon next to a pond. But some parks are major attractions in their own right and offer more than just a place to take a break. From a Canadian wilderness retreat with wooded seaside pathways, to a colorful architectural mecca in one of Europe’s most vibrant cities, these destinations give new meaning to the words “urban oasis.” Here are our picks for the world’s most beautiful city parks.
by Emily Wasserman