Park Necessidades, Lisbon: Photos, Reviews & Location

Peaceful wooded park with duck ponds, peacocks & a cactus garden, plus views over the Tagus River.

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#61 of 65 Tourist attractions in Lisbon #12 of 12 Parks in Lisbon

LocalGuideWorld score: 4.30

2.2 km from the center of Lisbon

Rating breakdown

5 ★56%
4 ★27%
3 ★12%
2 ★3%
1 ★2%

Calçada Necessidades, Lisboa, Portugal

+351 21 393 2110

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Quick facts

What is the rating of Park Necessidades?: Park Necessidades is rated 4.3 out of 5 based on 2,653 reviews.
How does Park Necessidades rank in Lisbon?: Park Necessidades is #61 of 65 Tourist attractions in Lisbon by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
Where is Park Necessidades located?: Calçada Necessidades, Lisboa, Portugal — 2.2 km from the center of Lisbon.
How can I contact Park Necessidades?: Phone: +351 21 393 2110

Reviews (8)

Djordje Stevanic 2023 Nov 19

It has the potential to be the best park in the city if anyone would invest in it.

It has:
In the central part is a big lawn, great for picnics and enjoying the peace and quiet (ducks, peacocks, gees and chickens excluded).
To the west of the lawn there is a dog or children park, i was not sure, but it is fenced so they don't bother those that are allergic to them.
On the other side to the east of the lawn there is a pond with ducks.
Further east from the lawn there are staircases that lead to the closed section unfortunately, with a garden done in french style, with a symmetrical pattern of short hedges outlining the flowers planted there. And by looking at it on google maps it is apparent that on the other side of it there are staircases again leading to another similar area that is also closed off.
To the north of the lawn there are buildings. First up right next to the lawn there is a glass dome that looks like a theater of some sort, although small and half the glass roof is shattered, then behind it there are buildings that look like maybe they were coops for the birds that are now running around. Coming right behind that is a plato with a big circular water feature that isn't working and half around it is a wall with a (closed) gate that leads into a (overgrown) corridor that leads to some sort of i guess important building.
Next to the corridor starts a cactus garden that has been left unchecked for far too long. Even though cactuses are thriving, the paths through it are bit harder to navigate so caution is advised.

Nikola Spasojević 2023 Oct 19

The park could be beautiful as I believe once was, but today it is very poorly maintained with destroyed paths, overgrown bushes and sad abandoned buildings. It probably wouldn't even be expensive to restore it, so I'm confused how they could let this happen.

TheFitnessTheory 2023 Aug 16

Great park (very hilly so beware if you intend to run) - very nice space with tons of greenery, really feels like outside of the city.

Noah Morris 2023 Aug 09

This a beautiful park that is located off the beaten path. It is quite hilly but there is plenty of shade. The main reason to go is to see all the species of native birds. I saw chickens, geese, pigeons, and peacocks. Just make sure to not step in the animal dung!

ach so 2023 Jun 06

Absolutely got surprised by this little park in a quite busy city district. I was expecting an average garden park in the middle of a concrete jungle, but when I entered I got a real different feeling. Being used to Lisbon's buzziness, I am often missing the nature. This park has a very wild feeling to it. Even though it still offers the clean open grass area to lie down and enjoy a picnic with friends and family, you feel like in the middle of untouched nature just a few steps away from the central grass area. The cactus garden offers exactly what you expect and more. There are wild plants and of course 🌵🌵 but there are also free running chicken and even peacocks with beautiful feathers. Feels very untouched, and has even a great view to the bridge. The constant airplane crossing still remind you that you are almost in central Lisbon. Definitely worth a visit if you like wild nature and peace just around the corner.

Mona B 2023 May 26

A beautiful park which could also go as a botanical garden. Loved the welcome by a beautiful peacock, followed by plenty of different birds. The show was given by a very sociable pack of geese. Loved it

Anastas Marinov 2023 May 09

Very calm space - the perfect get away from the busy touristy areas. Some visitors are sunbathing on the grass. The cactus garden impressed me with the size of the cactuses - some of them were twice my height. There are many happy birds but mostly roosters, crowing non-stop. It’s probably a way to prove their masculinity in front of the chicks… actually I don’t know - it’s not my business :) There are several neglected structures that are still quite beautiful.

Jenny K 2023 Apr 23

There's a hidden gem in the park - a collection of one of the oldest cacti on the planet.
It's a free admission to the park except for the restroom, you'll have to pay for adults.
There's a water fountain in the park, so you can fill your bottle with it.
We visited during Easter holiday, and it was very nice to see that someone was sweet and thoughtful to "hide" some candies in trees and bushes for kids.