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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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.
Malley-Pyramides playground: the big slide of Lausanne
What if you offered your children the longest slide in Lausanne? At Malley-Pyramides, a giant slide of 24 meters winds down at the foot of a wooded hill, surrounded by swings and a vine carousel. A recent playground, free and accessible by metro. Shall we take you there?
Playground of Parc des Evaux: 50 hectares of play and nature in Onex
Want to go out where the kids can run, climb, and play to their heart's content? At Parc des Evaux, in Onex, the playground stretches across 50 hectares of greenery shared between five Geneva municipalities. A breath of fresh air for the family, just a stone's throw from the city.
Pré Vert Park of Signal de Bougy: the great nature and play outing above Lake Geneva
Want a great day outdoors without breaking the bank? The Parc Pré Vert du Signal de Bougy, in the heights of Bougy-Villars, features a playground, animals, and sports fields overlooking Lake Geneva. Admission is free: just lay down the blanket, and the kids have plenty to run around all day.
Playground of the Parc des Rives in Yverdon-les-Bains: large playground by the lake
Want a great outing by the water, where both young and old can find plenty to expend their energy? The playground at Parc des Rives in Yverdon-les-Bains stretches along the shores of Lake Neuchâtel, featuring bouncing platforms, a zip line, and a skatepark. It's free, outdoors, and just a ten-minute walk from the train station.
The Kids Fun Park in Étoy: a big indoor playground near Morges
Fancy an indoor playground near Morges? In Étoy, the Kids Fun Park rolls out 1500 m² of play for 0-13s: a volcano to climb, slides, trampolines and a ninja course. An indoor outing perfect for burning off energy, whatever the weather, with free parking.
The Anzère playground: free play and pump track in the heart of the village
Fancy letting the children burn off energy for free in Anzère? On the pedestrian village square, a large playground and a pump track await young and old: swings, slides, climbing structures and a bumpy track for bikes and scooters. Free access, in the heart of the resort.
Playground and skatepark of the Mies Sports Centre
In Mies, the renovated sports center features a playground and a free-access skatepark, alongside padel courts, tennis courts, and a fitness trail. Free playground and skatepark for children aged 0 to 14 years.
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.