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What to expect
Mežaparks is a neighborhood in Riga, Latvia, known for its beautiful park and cultural significance. The park, which covers an area of 424 hectares, features coastal dunes, boreal forests, and access to Lake Ķīšezers. Visitors can enjoy various activities such as walking, rollerblading, cycling, and water sports. The park is also home to the Riga Zoo and the Mežaparks Great Bandstand, which hosts the Latvian Song and Dance Festival. The neighborhood has a rich history, having been built in the early 20th century as one of the world's first garden cities, with many Art Nouveau and Eclectic villas. Today, it is a popular recreational area for both locals and tourists, offering something for everyone, including playgrounds, outdoor gyms, and restaurants
Plan your family visit to the Mežaparks with these blog insights 👇
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Activities: We visited Mežaparks, a beautiful and child-friendly area, perfect for a stop with the kids. We picked up our rental car there
Highlights: It was a beautiful, child-friendly, and calm spot. "This was a perfect stop for both us and the children - beautiful, child-friendly and calm." ✨
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Activities: We visited Mezaparks. We enjoyed walks in the lush forest, cycled or roller-skated along the paved roads, and played on one of the playgrounds in the area. There's also frisbee golf and mini golf, and Riga Zoo if you want to look at animals
Highlights: It is one of the most beautiful and greenest areas in Riga. It was an excellent excursion. We enjoyed the beautiful walks in the lush forest. It had many playgrounds ✨
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