located on
paquetá's south-western side,
praia do parque
(beach of the park)
is a 300-meter beach also called
praia do veloso, praia dos cavalos
(beach of the horses), and
praia da cocheiras
(beach of the barns).
the natural reserve
parque darke de mattos is very close to this beach,
and can be accessed via the path near the old pier in the middle
of the stretch - the name praia do parque refer to the park's
proximity to this beach.
also nearby is the newly renovated and
developed praça fernão
valdez, an area with areas for recreational and sport
activities, and a kiosk.