More than a leisure area, Parque Reino das Águas Claras is part of the emotional memory of Pindamonhangaba and the Paraíba Valley. A literary legacy and cultural heritage site, it will be revitalized and reopened to the public through the concession of the Campos do Jordão Railway (EFCJ), carried out by the Government of São Paulo through the Secretariat of Partnerships and Investments (SPI).
The future concessionaire will be responsible for the recovery, conservation, and maintenance of the park, which covers 38,000 square meters. Planned interventions include the refurbishment of electrical and hydraulic systems; stabilization of structures at risk of landslides; cleaning and maintenance of riverbanks and vegetation along the Piracuama River; and the restoration and preservation of artworks related to the universe of Monteiro Lobato. Access to the park will be free of charge, reaffirming its role as a public asset and a space for social interaction and culture.
“The restoration of Parque Reino das Águas Claras is not just an infrastructure project—it is, above all, the preservation of cultural and environmental heritage. It is a space that must continue to be experienced and celebrated by the entire population. The concessionaire will be responsible for maintaining the park and ensuring free access, so that this historical legacy remains alive for future generations,” said Edgard Benozatti, President of the Companhia Paulista de Parcerias (CPP).
With a 24-year term, the Campos do Jordão Railway concession provides for estimated investments of R$ 315 million. Of this amount, R$ 7.7 million will be allocated to the revitalization of Parque Reino das Águas Claras, including accessibility solutions for visitors, as well as connections to public transport hubs and external parking areas, always in compliance with urban planning and environmental guidelines.
The project is structured around a set of investments aimed at modernizing and refurbishing the Campos do Jordão Railway and enhancing the assets that make up its surrounding tourist and cultural environment. Spanning 47 kilometers, the complex includes the railway itself, Parque Reino das Águas Claras, and the Railway Memory Center, in addition to workshops, stations, and cultural assets. The concession tender was published on January 19, and the auction is scheduled for April 29, 2026, at B3, the São Paulo Stock Exchange.