Flamengo Park
Parque do Flamengo (Aterro do Flamengo)
A waterfront park reclaimed from the sea and designed by landscape master Roberto Burle Marx, with views of Sugarloaf Mountain and home to the Museum of Modern Art of Rio.
Flamengo Park was built on land reclaimed from the sea in the 1960s and stretches for about 4 kilometers. Designed by landscape architect Roberto Burle Marx, it unfolds along Guanabara Bay with tropical plants and lawns, making it Rio's largest urban waterfront park. Highlights include the Museum of Modern Art (MAM Rio), the World War II Monument, and classic views of Sugarloaf Mountain from Flamengo Beach and the Botafogo Bay area. On Sundays and public holidays the coastal road is closed to traffic, leaving it open for cycling, running, and walking. Entry to the park is free. It is within walking distance of Flamengo and Glória metro stations. Be mindful of safety in quieter stretches at night.
Opening hours
Open all day (daytime visits recommended)
Nearby sights
- Escadaria Selarón
- Arcos da Lapa (Carioca Aqueduct)
- National Museum of Fine Arts
- Theatro Municipal do Rio de Janeiro
- Metropolitan Cathedral of Rio de Janeiro
- Santa Teresa
- Praça XV & Paço Imperial
- Confeitaria Colombo