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Activities for children in Bellevue

Its name does not lie: from the shores of Bellevue, the view embraces Lake Geneva, the harbor, and the Alps. This municipality on the right bank, between Genthod and Grand-Saconnex, hides its greatest asset on the land side: a wildlife park dedicated to the rescue of animals.

For families, Bellevue is a nature stop just minutes from Geneva: you can meet animals from around the world in the morning, and spend the afternoon exploring the woods.

Here are our ideas for children's activities in Bellevue, easy to combine into a lovely half-day.

Our selection of family activities to do in Bellevue

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Outdoor activities

Fresh air, forests, lakes and mountains.
Illustration of the Vengeron beach in Bellevue: large lawn by Lake Geneva, dock with sailboats, playground, families having picnics and children swimming, snow-capped Mont-Blanc in the background. Vengeron Beach in Bellevue: free swimming by Lake Geneva
Bellevue, Geneva From 2 years

Want a day by the lake without spending a dime? The Vengeron beach in Bellevue welcomes you for free on a large lawn by Lake Geneva, with a dock, a snack bar, and a playground. The perfect spot for a family outing just a stone's throw from Geneva.

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Illustration plate du Bioparc Genève à Bellevue: un ara bleu et jaune perché dans une volière et un petit singe tamarin, observés par des enfants ravis dans un parc animalier verdoyant Bioparc Genève
Bellevue, Geneva From 3 years

Looking for a nature outing very close to Geneva? Bioparc Genève, in Bellevue, brings you face to face with more than 250 animals from around a hundred species along shaded paths, perfect for a family day in the open air.

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Illustration plate of the Parcours Vita in Bellevue: joyful children running, balancing on wooden beams, and hanging from the bars of a wooden frame, along a path of wood chips and asphalt in the midst of lush green forest. Vita Trail – Bellevue (GE)
Bellevue, Geneva From 6 years

Want to get outdoors with the kids without spending a dime? The Parcours Vita in Bellevue, on the edge of the forest along the lake, features running, balance, and small sports challenges, accessible year-round and just a stone's throw from public transport.

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Around Bellevue

Less than 15 minutes away, in neighbouring towns.
Illustration of the Alpine Botanical Garden of Meyrin Alpine Botanical Garden of Meyrin: a playground amidst flowers and animals
Meyrin, Geneva 3-12 years

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.

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Illustration of the Boulodrome Park in Carouge, playground and pump track Parc du Boulodrome: the large sports playground of Carouge
Carouge, Geneva 4-14 years

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.

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Illustration of the playground and wading pool at Parc Bertrand in Geneva Play area of Parc Bertrand: wading pool and large games in Champel
Geneva, Geneva 1-12 years

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.

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Illustration of the playground and wading pool at Parc Trembley in Geneva Play area of Parc Trembley: playground and wading pool at Petit-Saconnex
Geneva, Geneva 1-12 years

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.

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Illustration of the playground at Parc La Grange in Geneva, wading pool and rose garden Playground of Parc La Grange: play in the heart of the most beautiful park in Geneva
Geneva, Geneva 1-12 years

And what if you offered your children a big breath of fresh air in the heart of the most beautiful park in Geneva? The playground at Parc La Grange features slides, sand games, and a summer wading pool, all for free, with the rose garden and the view of the lake as a backdrop.

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Illustration of the playground at Parc des Evaux in Onex, playground and small train Playground of Parc des Evaux: 50 hectares of play and nature in Onex
Onex, Geneva 2-14 years

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.

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Illustration of the playground at Parc des Bastions in Geneva, giant chessboard Playground of the Parc des Bastions: climb, slide, and play giant chess in the heart of Geneva
Geneva, Geneva 2-12 years

Want a gaming break in the heart of Geneva, just steps from the old town? The playground at Parc des Bastions welcomes your children in a wooded park, featuring towers, rope bridges, a slide, and even giant chess. An outdoor outing, public and free, easy to fit into a day in the city.

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Illustration of the playground at Bois-de-la-Bâtie in Geneva Bois-de-la-Bâtie playground: the largest play area in Geneva
Geneva, Geneva 1-12 years

Want a great outdoor outing in Geneva without spending a dime? At Bois-de-la-Bâtie, your children will discover the largest playground in the city: wooden slide towers, water and sand games, a wading pool in the summer, and a petting zoo right next door. All of this is free and open year-round.

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Activities by budget

A day out without breaking the bank, or a treat.
Illustration of the Vengeron beach in Bellevue: large lawn by Lake Geneva, dock with sailboats, playground, families having picnics and children swimming, snow-capped Mont-Blanc in the background. Vengeron Beach in Bellevue: free swimming by Lake Geneva
Bellevue, Geneva From 2 years

Want a day by the lake without spending a dime? The Vengeron beach in Bellevue welcomes you for free on a large lawn by Lake Geneva, with a dock, a snack bar, and a playground. The perfect spot for a family outing just a stone's throw from Geneva.

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Illustration plate of the Parcours Vita in Bellevue: joyful children running, balancing on wooden beams, and hanging from the bars of a wooden frame, along a path of wood chips and asphalt in the midst of lush green forest. Vita Trail – Bellevue (GE)
Bellevue, Geneva From 6 years

Want to get outdoors with the kids without spending a dime? The Parcours Vita in Bellevue, on the edge of the forest along the lake, features running, balance, and small sports challenges, accessible year-round and just a stone's throw from public transport.

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Illustration plate du Bioparc Genève à Bellevue: un ara bleu et jaune perché dans une volière et un petit singe tamarin, observés par des enfants ravis dans un parc animalier verdoyant Bioparc Genève
Bellevue, Geneva From 3 years

Looking for a nature outing very close to Geneva? Bioparc Genève, in Bellevue, brings you face to face with more than 250 animals from around a hundred species along shaded paths, perfect for a family day in the open air.

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Why choose Bellevue for a family outing?

The Bioparc Geneva is the main meeting point for families in Bellevue. This unique animal park takes in wild or exotic animals in distress: lemurs, turtles, birds of prey, and many other residents enjoy a peaceful retirement here. The visit raises children's awareness of respect for living beings, with passionate caretakers and rescue stories that leave a lasting impression.

To complement the outing, the Vita course in Bellevue offers a loop of exercises in the forest: you can jump, climb, and stretch, for free and in any weather.

Animals to observe, woods to let off steam, and a lake in the background: Bellevue provides a simple and complete nature outing, perfect for families from the right bank and beyond.