Dom Pedro II Park, Public park in Sé district, São Paulo, Brazil.

Dom Pedro II Park lies in the Sé district, on the boundary between the Historic Center and Brás, less than a kilometre from Praça da Sé. It occupies part of the old Várzea do Carmo, a floodplain of the Tamanduateí, and is crossed by five viaducts and Avenida do Estado. The photograph shows a broad reddish-brown bare ground marked with faint white lines, a strip of grass with tall palm trees and a white goalpost, and the city skyline beyond.

The site was originally a flood-prone wetland region called Várzea do Carmo that was transformed in the early 20th century. French architect Joseph-Antoine Bouvard designed the space as a recreational area for the expanding city in 1922.

The neighboring Palácio das Indústrias houses the Museu Catavento, which offers science and educational exhibitions throughout the year. The museum draws school groups and families who engage with interactive displays about natural phenomena and technology.

The park is well served by public transportation, particularly via Pedro II Metro Station and multiple bus lines connecting different parts of the city. Visitors find that early morning or late afternoon hours work best for exploring the space comfortably.

The park's football pitch occupies part of the old Várzea do Carmo, the floodplain where the first recognised football match in Brazil was played, though the exact spot is unknown. The building of the 2nd Guards Battalion inside the park is said, according to legend reported by O Estado de S. Paulo, to have been a gift from Emperor Dom Pedro I to the Marquesa de Santos as a meeting place for the two.