Guaíba Orla Urban Park / Jaime Lerner Arquitetos Associados. © Arthur Cordeiro
Linear parks exist in many different contexts – along riversides, coastal areas, or inserted in the urban fabric – and represent a very particular type of public space that evokes the idea of a vector and, consequently, the sense of movement. However, they can provide more than just activities and programs associated with mobility, proving to be an appealing solution to the lack of spaces for leisure, contemplation, and relaxation in the most varied urban situations.
Below, we have gathered 12 examples of linear parks built in different parts of the world, illustrated by photographs and floor plans.