Where to go with children in Ostrava
A playground behind the house, a park for the weekend, a museum or library when it rains. Ostrava has 200 playgrounds; see where most of them are and what's closest to you.
Playgrounds
On Městomat you'll find 200 playgrounds all over Ostrava. Most of them are in Ostrava-Jih, Poruba and Moravská Ostrava a Přívoz. Named playgrounds have a card, often with a photo; the others are on the map with the nearest street, so they're easy to find.
Playgrounds by city district
Parks and nature
For a day out, the big parks and woods are best: they have paths for pushchairs, meadows and room to cycle. For each park you'll see how big it is, whether it has a playground and how to get there by public transport.
When it rains: museums, theatres and libraries
Ostrava has 61 museums, galleries, theatres, cinemas and libraries. The branches of the Ostrava City Library have children's sections, and the museums often run weekend programmes and workshops for children.
Culture by city district
Sport and activities
Ostrava has 68 sports grounds, swimming pools and gyms. For children what matters most is a pool and sports hall close to home that they can get to on their own for after-school activities.
Neighbourhoods where it's all close by
If you're still choosing where to live, look at the neighbourhoods where the most addresses have playgrounds, nurseries and parks closest.
The best neighbourhoods for families with children
- 75 Pustkovec Pustkovec
- 74 Slezská Ostrava Slezská Ostrava
- 70 Hošťálkovice Hošťálkovice
- 66 Proskovice Proskovice
- 64 Moravská Ostrava Moravská Ostrava a Přívoz
Frequently asked questions
How many playgrounds are there in Ostrava?
You'll find 200 on the map. Most of them are in Ostrava-Jih, Poruba and Moravská Ostrava a Přívoz.
How do I find the playground nearest to where I live?
Enter your address on the catchment school and surroundings page: under What's nearby you'll see the nearest playground, park, museum and library and how many minutes' walk away they are.
Where to go with children in Ostrava when it rains?
To museums, galleries, cinemas, theatres and libraries. Ostrava has 61 of them, on the map by city district.