Park ''Mežaparks''

Overview

Mežaparks is one of the most beautiful, greenest, and prestigious neighborhoods in Riga, as well as a popular recreational area.

Recreation Park

In 1949, the spacious cultural and recreational park "Mežaparks" was opened, which is one of Riga's environmental landmarks. Throughout the creation and existence of the park, one of the few compact forest areas in Riga has been deliberately preserved.

Enjoy Culture!

• The Great Stage of the Song Festival is located in Mežaparks, which every four years becomes the home of one of the most significant events in cultural life – the Song Festival. Concerts by local and international artists also take place at the stage.
• The Green Theater in Mežaparks hosts concerts and theater performances.
• In the event meadow near the Song Festival stage, large-scale public events are held, such as Easter celebrations, summer season opening events, Healthy Lifestyle Day, Forest Day activities, and more.
• Check out the 3D drawings on the asphalt! Viewing the drawings from specific points makes them appear three-dimensional and "alive."

Stay Active!

• Go for a longer or shorter walk;
• Rollerblade on the park's paved paths;
• Go cycling on the park's trails;
• Visit playgrounds with children, suitable for different ages;
• Try your hand at disc golf and mini-golf, competing with family members or friends;
• Overcome obstacles and experience thrills at the adventure park "Mežakaķis" with courses of varying difficulty;
• Try paddle surfing;
• Improve your physical fitness with outdoor gym equipment, jogging, and Nordic walking on forest trails and park paths;
• Enjoy winter activities on two cross-country skiing tracks, an ice rink, and Riga's first mountain skiing and snowboarding slope.

Relax in Nature!

• Have a picnic by the shore of Ķīšezers at one of the picnic spots;
• Sunbathe at the Mežaparks beach, enjoy a meal at the beach café, and swim in Ķīšezers;
• Visit the Newlyweds' Hill – a rhododendron garden;
• Go fishing in Ķīšezers.

Song Festival Space

The "Song Festival Space" is dedicated to the birth, journey, and continuation of the Latvian song and dance festival tradition. Located at the Great Stage in Mežaparks, the permanent exhibition by the Museum of Literature and Music offers visitors the opportunity to learn about the history of the song festival tradition and participate in various activities.

In the Community Room of the exhibition, the whole family can join in on trivia games and test their knowledge of what they've learned at the exhibition, feeling the spirit of competition and having a great time! The exhibition is located in the Northwest Wing of the Great Stage in Mežaparks, also known as the Silver Grove.

Riga National Zoo

Next to the recreational park, on the shores of Ķīšezers, lies one of the city's most popular leisure spots – the Riga National Zoo. This beloved nature attraction has a rich history and offers modern recreational and educational experiences all year round. It invites visitors to explore the diversity of living nature and enjoy an exciting walk!