Play area of the Jardin du Rivage: play by the shores of Lake Geneva in Vevey

A playground by the lake, in the heart of the quays of Vevey

At the end of Quai Maria-Belgia, right next to the Grande Place and the CGN landing stage, the Jardin du Rivage is one of the most beautiful gems of the Vaud Riviera. It is here, on this large lawn overlooking Lake Geneva, that the Rivage playground is nestled. Children climb, swing, and expend their energy with the lake's water and the peaks of the Alps as a backdrop. The place is entirely public, outdoors, and free, just a stone's throw from downtown Vevey. People come for a one-hour break or for a long afternoon with family.

What your children will discover

Your children will find plenty of ways to let off steam freely here. The playground offers slides, swings, seesaws, and spring rockers, catering to both the little ones and the medium-sized ones. The big new feature that makes this place truly special: an inclusive carousel, the first of its kind in the canton of Vaud. Its flush platform and completely flat perimeter allow two children in wheelchairs to spin with others, without barriers. All around, the lawn, the fountain, and the famous seahorse sculptures invite exploration and running.

What to do there and the atmosphere on site

Here, you alternate between games, running on the lawn, and breaks by the water. The atmosphere is family-friendly and relaxed, with the unique pleasure of playing facing the lake and the mountains. Parents settle on the grass or on a bench while the children go from slide to swing. The beautiful setting is perfect for both picnics and ice cream bought on the quays. Throughout the year, the Jardin du Rivage comes alive: the Animai festival for children and teens in spring, and a covered ice rink set up in winter (check the exact dates on the City website).

Before you go

• Recommended age: ideal for toddlers and children up to about ten years old
• Duration: from one hour to a whole afternoon depending on desire
• Price: free access and entirely free
• Reservation: none, you come freely
• Stroller/PMR accessibility: flat lawn and quays, easy with a stroller; inclusive carousel accessible to wheelchairs
• Transport: a few minutes' walk from Vevey CFF train station, served by local buses; CGN landing stage right next door; city parking (paid/blue zones nearby)
• To bring: sunscreen and hats in summer (the lawn is open), something to drink and a snack; a swimsuit if you extend your time by the lake
• Ideal season: spring and summer to fully enjoy the lawn and the quays

Parents' tips

• Come in the morning or late afternoon in summer: the lawn is very exposed to the sun
• Take advantage of the proximity to the lake to combine play and a walk along the quays
• Plan for a picnic: the setting is perfect for it
• Keep an eye on the little ones by the lake, as access to the water is very close
• Check the program for the Animai festival in spring and the ice rink in winter

Useful information

• Address: Jardin du Rivage, Quai Maria-Belgia, 1800 Vevey
• Official site: https://www.vevey.ch/vivre-vevey/espaces-urbains/places-de-jeux
• Hours: playground open access all year round
• Access: a few minutes' walk from Vevey CFF train station, local buses, CGN landing stage nearby, city parking

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Why we recommend it

Because it is a real public and free playground, in one of the most beautiful settings of the Riviera, by the shores of Lake Geneva. Between slides, swings, and an inclusive carousel designed for all children to play together, it is the ideal spot for a spontaneous outing in Vevey. The panorama of the lake and the Alps turns a simple break into a true family moment.

In two words

A free and inclusive playground by Lake Geneva: the Jardin du Rivage playground is the perfect spot for family fun on the quays of Vevey.