childrens' play areas and gym equipments attract people in search for a place to do their daily exercise, chosing the outdoors, fresh air, and sunshine over a crowded fitness studio in spite of the lack of bathroom facilities and limited parking

the guinle park is part of the laranjeiras neighborhood in  zona sul (south zone), in close proximity to the gago coutinho market and the laranjeiras palace, the official residence of the governor of rio de janeiro.  because of this the area closely monitored by police, making it one of the most secure places in the city.