Playground at the Port of Pully: a pirate ship by the lake

A pirate ship facing the lake, in the heart of the Port of Pully

Imagine a large wooden structure shaped like a ship, set on small hills by Lake Geneva. This is the setting of the playground at the Port of Pully, located at the southern end of the Milliquet quay, right near the landing stage. Completely renovated in 2020, the old area from the 80s has given way to a real wooden pirate ship, surrounded by sand and gravel. The site benefits from a rare landscaped setting, open to the lake, in one of the large public parks of the municipality. Here, you can climb, dig, and dream of maritime adventures, with your feet almost in the water.

What your children will discover

The highlight is obviously this large wooden pirate ship to climb, perfect for inventing a thousand stories of privateers and treasures. Around it, the natural materials (sand, gravel, wood) invite digging, transferring, and building. The architects designed the space for various ages: more active areas for older kids who want to climb and move, and quieter corners for toddlers who discover at their own pace. And since the natural topography of the park has been preserved, the terrain also plays the role of an adventure ground.

What to do there and the atmosphere on site

The atmosphere is that of a lakeside park: relaxed, family-friendly, and bright. While the children board the pirate ship, parents enjoy the view and the large lawn to settle down. It's easy to spend an hour or half a day here, followed by a walk along the quays. A small bonus much appreciated by families: a mini-train runs nearby on nice days, extending the outing. And Pully's beach is just a few hundred meters away.

Before you go

• Recommended age: ideal for ages 2 to 10, with areas suitable for both younger and older children.
• Duration: from 1 hour to half a day depending on desire.
• Price: free, public playground with open access.
• Reservation: none, you can come whenever you want.
• Stroller accessibility: good to know, the park and quay surroundings are easily navigable with a stroller; access to the sand is on foot.
• Transport: CFF train station in Pully and bus lines nearby; a parking lot serves the port area.
• What to bring: hat and sunscreen in summer (the lakeside is exposed), something to drink, and possibly beach gear.
• Ideal season: from spring to autumn, when the lakeside is most inviting.

Parents' tips

• Come early in the morning or late in the afternoon in summer: the area is exposed to the sun and shade is limited.
• Combine the outing with the nearby Pully beach for a full day by the water.
• Keep an eye on the little ones by the lake: the area is open to the quays.
• Check the mini-train schedule before coming if your children want to ride (to be confirmed with the municipality).
• Bring a picnic: the park's lawn is perfect for it.

Useful information

• Address: Quai Milliquet (Route du Port), 1009 Pully.
• Official website: www.pully.ch
• Hours: open access all year round (public playground outdoors).
• Access: CFF train station in Pully then a few minutes on foot; bus serving the area; parking near the port.

Looking for more outings? Find all our activities in Pully.

Why we recommend it

Because it brings together everything we love in a lakeside outing: an original and sustainable play setting (the famous wooden pirate ship), a natural environment open to Lake Geneva, and free access. We also appreciate the immediate proximity of the beach and the mini-train, which allows for a seamless enjoyment without moving the car.

In two words

A public and free playground by the lake in Pully, dominated by a large wooden pirate ship: the perfect stop for a family outing by the water.