The park was designed to create new nature trails, to give residents and visitors to the city of rio better access to the natural beauty of the city. Many of the trails border other areas such as the Transcarioca Trail, which links Guaratiba to Sugar Loaf Mountain. Carioca park, given it is an official green space with very strict building regulations, is protected against the rapid expansion of Rio de Janeiro.

the carioca park area also includes botanical gardens, established in 1808, corcovado mountain with its celebrated statue of christ, and the hills around guanabara bay, including the extensive designed landscapes along copacabana bay, which have contributed to the outdoor living culture of this spectacular city.