Playgrounds
It's the simplest outing — and often the most successful. A good playground, a snack, and the afternoon is saved. You just need to know the best ones: the mega playground at Parc Marguerite in Commugny, the Square Perdtemps right in the center of Nyon, or the playgrounds at Château de Rolle, with your feet in Lake Geneva.
Our selection covers outdoor areas as well as indoor parks for rainy days, like Urba Kids in Orbe or Monstrofun in Martigny. The vast majority are free and accessible without reservation.
Here is our selection of playgrounds for your children.
Our selection of playgrounds in Romandy, Switzerland
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Play area of the Beach: climb and play by the lake at Estavayer-le-Lac
Want a playground with your feet in the sand, by Lake Neuchâtel? The Playground at the Beach, on the municipal beach of Estavayer-le-Lac, combines wooden climbing structures and ropes, shaded grass, and swimming right next door. Enough to keep the kids entertained between two dips.
Recreational area of Paccots: the large natural playground at the foot of the Fribourg Pre-Alps
Want to go out in the fresh air where your children can play and explore freely? The recreational area of Paccots, above Châtel-Saint-Denis, features a large free playground dotted with wooden animal sculptures, slides, and a zip line, all set in a pre-Alpine environment at the foot of the fir trees.
Play area of the Le Platy Sports Center: slides and duck pond in Villars-sur-Glâne
Looking for a simple and free outing near Fribourg? The playground at the Platy Sports Center in Villars-sur-Glâne features slides, swings, and a duck pond in a large green space. It's perfect for keeping the whole family entertained outdoors, just a stone's throw from the forest.
Alpine Botanical Garden of Meyrin: a playground amidst flowers and animals
And what if you took your children to play among the mountain flowers? At the Alpine Botanical Garden of Meyrin, a playground, a small petting zoo, and 2500 plants from the Alps await you, outdoors and for free. A true breath of fresh air for the family, at the gates of Geneva.
Parc du Boulodrome: the large sports playground of Carouge
What if a single address brought together a playground, a pump track, and a climbing wall, all with free access? At the Parc du Boulodrome in Carouge, by the Arve, your children can go from the slide to the sports modules without ever getting bored. A free outing that appeals to both the little ones and the older ones.
Play area of Parc Bertrand: wading pool and large games in Champel
Are you looking for a playground that appeals to both young and old in Geneva? In the heart of the Champel district, Parc Bertrand combines a large shaded playground and a very popular wading pool in the summer. A classic for Geneva families, free and outdoors.
Play area of Parc Trembley: playground and wading pool at Petit-Saconnex
Looking for a large free park where your children can climb, slide, and splash in the heart of Geneva? At Petit-Saconnex, the playground at Parc Trembley combines various games, a multi-sport arena, and, in the summer, a welcome wading pool to cool off with the family.
Play area of the Covered Market: the flagship playground of the flowered quays of Montreux
Want a family break by Lake Geneva? On the flower-lined quays of Montreux, right next to the Covered Market, a free playground awaits your children among palm trees and magnolias. A slide, wooden structures, and a breathtaking view of the mountains: here is the perfect stop along your stroll.
Why choose a playground for your family outing?
Because it's free, without schedule, and at child height. Toddlers make their first slides while older kids climb; places like Parc du Buis in Nyon even focus on motor skills. Many of the selected playgrounds are paired with a picnic area, like in Begnins or at Les Abériaux in Prangins.
And when the weather turns bad, indoor playgrounds take over: Urba Kids in Orbe, Monstrofun in Martigny, or Obabao in Venthône. One piece of advice: aim for places by the water on nice days — Trois-Jetées in Nyon, Jardin Anglais in Rolle — the view makes half the fun.
