This leafy playground was designed to emulate a park in the British countryside, hence the name. Inside, you will find babbling brooks, winding paths and spacious green fields. Traditional Bavarian beer gardens can be found hiding in clearings throughout the park-and as tradition allows, you are welcome to bring your own food for a picnic.

Brazil's biggest city bustles at a dizzying pace, but this park is the perfect antidote. Paulistanos and tourists alike flock here to jog, walk and cycle or take in one of the myriad of museums. What truly makes the park special though is the juxtaposition of its tropical greenery against the modern architecture of its cultural sights, which makes for a striking picnic backdrop.

Located on a lush peninsula that juts out into the Pacific, Stanley Park possesses an extremely scenic setting. You may be within shouting distance of downtown, but here you can meander on dirt paths and lose yourself under a canopy of native cedar and fir trees. The park also is home to several beaches which are the best spot in the city for a summer picnic.

You don't have to travel far from the French Quarter to get a breath of fresh air in New Orleans. City Park is located well within the city limits and it is a Spanish-moss draped dream come true. Walk along fairytale bridges and beside ponds to the botanical garden before settling in for a picnic under the park's famous oak trees.

If you prefer your picnic with a side-slice of La Dolce Vita; then Villa Doria Pamphili in Rome is the spot for you. Located just outside the ancient center, the pathways inside this park are fringed by striking stone pine trees and fountains. They all lead to the glamorous Villa Doria-a stately home complete with gorgeous manicured gardens.

Just steps from the city's famous canals, this park is an oasis of calm. (Just watch out for the cyclists coming at you from every direction.) What the Vondelpark lacks in size, it more than makes up for with coolness as it is home to a hidden cafe shaped like a flying saucer called the Blue Treehouse and even a sculpture by Pablo Picasso. As far as picnics are concerned, head to the back of the park to avoid the crowds.

This history of this beautiful park in Beijing can be traced all the way back to the 10th century. It was originally the exclusive playground of royals and this ancient resplendence is still in evidence today. A scenic lake dominates the park, which is where you will find Qiongdao Island, which is home to a dramatic white pagoda-the perfect picnic backdrop.

Florence is the birthplace of the Renaissance and you will feel completely refreshed after an afternoon spent picnicking in Boboli Gardens. There is an admission fee to enter the park, but you'll hardly mind when you are strolling past the romantic fountains and sculptures. Plop yourself down on a spot with a view of the city and distant hills and expect to have your breath taken away.

Sure, Central Park is as popular as Times Square but that doesn't mean you can't find your own slice of it to call your own for a picnic. Joining the crowds can be fun too as the field known as Sheep Meadow becomes a hub of fun and frolicking come summertime-and it all comes with a view of Manhattan skyscrapers.

Just steps from the Latin Quarter, the Luxembourg Gardens is a slice of Parisian paradise. The meticulously-manicured gardens here encircle grand palaces and fountains. Most of the grass is off-limits for picnics, but you are more than welcome to park yourself in one of the park's iconic green chairs.

San Grato sits perched above Lake Lugano in Switzerland and is home to what surely must be some of the finest views of any park in the world. The botanical garden is home to several themed trails that whisk visitors off to a fairytale world of floral delights and stunning views of the lake below.

Not only does Balboa Park have a handful of museums and arresting architecture, it is also the home of the world-famous San Diego Zoo. Start out your trip with a visit to the grand Alcazar Gardens (inspired by castle gardens in Seville, Spain) before perusing Palm Canyon-home to over 400 palm trees-and picnicking in the shadow of the grand California Tower.

Park Skaryszewski sits at the center of Poland's cosmopolitan capital and is home to peaceful ponds, cascading waterfalls and atmospheric grottos. It serves as a refuge for locals and tourists alike, with the north end of the park being the quietest section for a summer picnic.

Hampstead Heath is a genuine slice of the English countryside in London. Here, you will find both a range of wildlife and a wide range of family-friendly recreational opportunities. The main reason it's paradise for picnickers? Well, that's the fact that this park is located on a slope and offers stunning views of the London skyline.

This kaleidoscopic space sits atop Barcelona and was the brainchild of prolific architect Antoni Gaudi. While the secret is definitely out about the park, if you get there early enough you might just be able to have a Spanish feast on the famous colorful mosaic benches in peace.