Lilia S.
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Beautiful park with huge potential — but terribly neglected.
Parque Infante Dom Pedro in Aveiro is a truly beautiful and charming space. It has everything you could want in an urban park: a peaceful lake with ducks, lovely old buildings, shaded areas, picnic spots, a playground, sports facilities, and even public bathrooms.
It could easily be one of the best parks in Portugal — but there’s a huge "but."
The park is extremely neglected. Many areas are damaged, dirty, and poorly maintained. Trash is often visible, structures are in bad shape, and it’s clear that regular cleaning and upkeep are lacking. It’s honestly very sad and disappointing to see such a wonderful space falling apart like this.
I really don’t understand why the Câmara Municipal doesn’t take better care of this park. It has incredible potential to be a true gem for locals and tourists alike, but it desperately needs attention and investment.