Quiet Parks for Peaceful Picnics in Different Cities

Yangmingshan, Beitou District, Taipei City, Taiwan.
Yangmingshan, Beitou District, Taipei City, Taiwan. Photo by Eric BARBEAU on Unsplash

It can be hard to find peace and quiet in the city, and noise pollution is an ever-growing problem with urbanization. So when you’re traveling and you want to steal away to a peaceful, quiet spot—or if you want to find such a spot in your own city—knowing where the quietest parks are will come in handy. Here are some of the quietest urban parks around the world.

Hempstead Heath Park, London

Hempstead Heath is the first park in Europe to receive Quiet Park International’s “Quiet Park” award, so you can be sure it will provide a break from the hustle and bustle of the city. It’s got meadows with views of the city which is perfect for a nice picnic, and trails through the forest to walk off your meal.

Yangmingshan National Park, Taipei, Taiwan

As the very first recipient in the world of Quiet Park International’s Urban Quiet Park award, Yamingshan is a beautiful getaway just north of the Taipei area. With natural springs, forests, and an amazing mountain view, this is a perfect park to visit if you want to completely forget about urbanization for a while

Parc del Montnegre i el Corredor,  Barcelona, Spain

This beautiful park in Catalonia is in the process of becoming a certified Quiet Park, which makes it a great getaway if you’re in Spain. It has a cafe open on the weekends, trails to hike and bike, and amazing mountain views.