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Szymon Kusarek
Krakow, Poland11 contributions
Nice forest
Jun 2019 • Solo
Good place if you want to chill in the forest, lot of place for families, if you like walking there is the path that starts there and goes along the coast to Silveira.
Written June 5, 2019
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mukesh b
Sweden66 contributions
A nice gem in the middle if mountains
Jun 2018 • Couples
This place a nice heaven for those who would like to relax and feel the nature up close.
This place has a nice finess trail, a out door gym, sone rare species of plants and a small enclosure for deers and hens.

Some nice places for barbecue and rest rooms and wash areas.
Everything is nicely maintained and well marked.
We loved the visit.
Written June 10, 2018
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CruisersRus
Mount Albert812 contributions
Deer, Trails, Exercise Course, BBQs, Kids Playround, Trails ... this one has it all!
Apr 2016 • Couples
This is a very nice, clean, well planned park, worthy of visiting and exploring. It can be easily missed as you drive south on route R1-2 towards Sao Joao from Madalena. Keep on eye out for well groomed grounds on both sides of the road as the R1-2 highway passes directly through the middle of the park, cutting it in half. You will see it just before entering the town of Sao Joao. On one side you find a kids' adventure playground with climbing apparatus, a conditioning and exercising course with several exercise stations that takes you through the woods, a paved & fenced soccer pitch, washrooms, a large deer enclosure and even an ecological research area where various species of trees have been planted for study. There is a nice ocean view as well from the soccer pitch. On the opposite side of the road are trails covering the various undulations of the landscape. Each of the trails have areas set up with picnic tables and BBQ pits. On this side of the road you will likely notice the lovely religious monument dedicated to those in the area who lost life and property from the volcanic eruption of 1718. If you are looking for a family outing on Pico, where grounds are super clean with lots of room and plenty of things to do, then this park is the one you want. For the adventurous there is also an excellent 8 km coastal trail that begins here and ends at the windmill at Ponta Rasa (separate review).
Written April 15, 2016
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Swimmy128
Mill Creek, WA1,381 contributions
Love this place
Oct 2019 • Couples
We went to the park last year when we drive around the island. Now that we have come back to Pico we had to visit again. I love wandering around and using the exercise equipment. Hopefully we will be back again soon
Written October 8, 2019
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February78
Oakville, Canada134 contributions
Peaceful area to wander in
May 2019
The Parque Forestal is quite large and is located on several levels with areas for picnicing (including BBQ facilities and washrooms), play areas for children, football field and gardens. Varied plant life - trees, bushes, flowers. We visited in May and it was quite cool and rainy - probably more interesting in the summer season when the flowers are blooming.
Written August 13, 2019
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drchrysc
São Miguel, Portugal575 contributions
park s joao 2018
Aug 2018 • Family
a well manicured park full of places to visit and enjoy, always crowded in summer with a wonderful sightseeing panoramic view of the coast
Written September 3, 2018
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Karen H G
Cape Coral, FL24 contributions
Drove through the forest and saw the windmill
Apr 2018 • Couples
Be sure to see the restored windmill and the unique lava flows from the two "mysteries" that surround Saõ Joaõ
Written June 3, 2018
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Peter
Antwerp, Belgium8,203 contributions
Pine trees
Apr 2018 • Solo
Mysterio area, where the last eruption of Pico occurred. Interesting to see how a forestation program with pine trees tend to crumble the lava and turn the rocks into fertile land.
Written April 30, 2018
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Barbara P
Uxbridge, Canada19 contributions
A Lovely Wayside Stop
Apr 2017 • Couples
We stopped here to eat our bag lunch at one of the attractive tables in the trees. The surroundings are beautiful. We watched birds, and the deer in their enclosure.
Written April 19, 2017
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Karyn S
Milford, CT276 contributions
Great park!
Aug 2016 • Family
Superbly well maintained park with deer, very clean restrooms, a playground, an exercise course and grills. Just a short walk away is a natural swimming pool well worth checking out also.
Written November 1, 2016
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