Our top-5 Playgrounds in Madeira
With two young kids full of energy nothing is better than going to one of the beautiful parks in Madeira where kids can play and parents can enjoy the lush surroundings.
5. Jardim de Santa Luzia
Highlights: there are five garden areas, namely: the Laurissilva Garden, the Terraces Garden, the Water Garden, the Tropical Garden and the Amphitheatre Garden
Kids-proof factor: the café in the park has toilets but the playground is not fully fenced
Insider tip: if the parking lot in front is full there a two parking garages a bit further in the street
📍 Location Pin: 32.65398000236681, -16.91090766684557
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🧩 Plus Code: M33Q+G7 Funchal
4. Quinta Magnolia
Highlights: this park has a playground but also a tennis and padel court. We used to play padel here each Wednesday. It also has a café and a restaurant
Kids-proof factor: the café in the park has toilets but the playground is not fully fenced
Insider tip: you can book a padel count via this link
📍 Location Pin: 32.64358895532977, -16.924847880850997
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🧩 Plus Code: J3VG+C2 Funchal
3. Quinta do Santo da Serra
Highlights: in this park you can find animals such as peacocks, fallow deer and Garrano horses, a mini-golf course and a tennis court, and a picnic area
Kids-proof factor: there are no toilets in the park so you need to go to the restaurant close to the entrance
Insider tip: combine your visit with the Sunday’s farmers market in Santo da Serra and enjoy your local delicacies at a picnic spot
📍 Location Pin: 32.72439806702827, -16.817706218444332
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🧩 Plus Code: P5FJ+MM Santo António da Serra
2. Santa Catarina Park
Highlights: this park is located in the center of Funchal and has great views over the harbour and coast
Kids-proof factor: the playground is fenched and there’s a toilet at the café in next to it
Insider tip: park below the CR7 museum and take the stairs to the park
📍 Location Pin: 32.644774519697044, -16.914170621651703
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🧩 Plus Code: J3VP+V2 Funchal
1. Jardim do Garajau
Highlights: the playground has two long slides build on the slopes. There’s a play area with a café, a petanque court, outdoor fitness equipment and a BMX track.
Kids-proof factor: the playground has toilets but is not fully fenced. So keep an eye on them
Insider tip: combine the visit with the cable car in Garajau to the beach
📍 Location Pin: 32.646577616578725, -16.84692930495712
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🧩 Plus Code: J5W3+H2 Caniço
