Where to go with children in Plzeň

A playground behind the house, a park for the weekend, a museum or a library when it rains. Plzeň has 241 playgrounds; see where most of them are and which is closest to you.

Updated 11. 11. 2026 · Městomat editors · the figures in the text are computed live from the data (rents as of 6/2026)

Playgrounds

On Městomat you will find 241 playgrounds across Plzeň. The most are in Plzeň 1, Plzeň 3 and Plzeň 4. Named playgrounds have a card; the others are on the map with the nearest street, so they are easy to find.

Parks and nature

For a day out, try the Bolevec ponds, Lochotín and Bory parks, the gardens ringing the centre or the paths along the rivers. For each park you can 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

Plzeň has 75 museums, galleries, theatres, cinemas and libraries. The branches of the Plzeň City Library have children's sections, and museums often run weekend programmes and workshops for children.

Culture by city district

Sport and clubs

Plzeň has 80 sports grounds, swimming pools and gyms. For children what matters most is a pool and a sports hall close to home that they can get to for clubs on their own.

Neighbourhoods where it's all close

If you are still choosing where to live, look at the neighbourhoods where most addresses have a playground, nursery and park closest.

The best neighbourhoods for families with children

  1. 83 Radčice Plzeň 7-Radčice
  2. 66 Doubravka Plzeň 4
  3. 64 Severní Předměstí Plzeň 1
  4. 64 Valcha Plzeň 3
  5. 62 Skvrňany Plzeň 3
The whole ranking and how we compute it →

Frequently asked questions

How many playgrounds does Plzeň have?

There are 241 on the map. The most are in Plzeň 1, Plzeň 3 and Plzeň 4.

How do I find the playground nearest to where I live?

Enter your address on the Check an address page: under What's nearby you will see the nearest playground, park, museum and library and how many minutes' walk away they are.

Where can I go with children in Plzeň when it rains?

To museums, galleries, cinemas, theatres and libraries. Plzeň has 75 of them, on a map by city district.

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