Parks

Where two rivers meet—but don’t mix.

A bizarre philosophy-themed park founded by an occult expert.

The remains of a notorious mental institution that became known for its structural design failures and experiments carried out on patients.

The tabby ruin is Savannah’s oldest surviving structure.

A lost World War II military camp and post-war suburb swallowed by the woods.

A hidden oasis just north of Chicago's Chinatown.

At 32 feet long, this swing is big enough for the whole family—and then some.

Overlooked by many, this tiny sacred island in Ueno Park only opens to the public every 12 days.

This public park features intricate stone architecture, mosaics, and walkways.

A public park commemorating the iconic works of a satirist, with medieval ruins on the side.

A small park inhabited by handmade water goblins.

Welcome to a starkly beautiful sanctuary where the buffalo roam.

Visit the cherry blossoms at Tokyo’s unofficial smallest mountain.

A blast from the past in central San Diego.

A dramatic coastline that’s home to a rare pine tree.