Where to go with kids in Prague

A playground round the corner, a park for the weekend, a museum or library when it rains. Prague has 1 569 playgrounds; see where there are the most and which ones are closest to you.

Updated 28. 10. 2026 · Městomat editors · the figures in the text are computed live from the data (rents as of 6/2026)

Playgrounds

Městomat lists 1 569 playgrounds across Prague. The most are in Praha 4, Praha 6 and Praha 9. Named playgrounds have their own card, often with a photo; the others are on the map with the nearest street, so they are easy to find.

Parks and nature

For a full day out, the big parks and woods are ideal: they have paths for buggies, meadows and room for bikes. For every 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

Prague has 513 museums, galleries, theatres, cinemas and libraries. Branches of the Prague City Library (Městská knihovna v Praze) have children's sections, and museums often run weekend programmes and workshops for kids.

Sport and clubs

Prague has 606 sports grounds, swimming pools and gyms. For children, what matters most is a pool and sports hall close to home, where they can go to after-school clubs on their own.

Neighbourhoods where it is all close by

If you are still choosing where to live, look at the neighbourhoods where the most addresses have playgrounds, nursery schools and parks nearby.

The best neighbourhoods for families with children

  1. 80 Kamýk Praha 12
  2. 77 Radlice Praha 5
  3. 74 Motol Praha 5
  4. 74 Vokovice Praha 6
  5. 72 Střížkov Praha 9
The whole ranking and how we compute it →

Frequently asked questions

How many playgrounds are there in Prague?

The map shows 1 569. The most are in Praha 4, Praha 6 and Praha 9.

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

Enter your address in Check an address (Prověřit adresu): the What's nearby section shows the nearest playground, park, museum and library and how many minutes' walk away they are.

Where can I go with kids in Prague when it rains?

To museums, galleries, cinemas, theatres and libraries. Prague has 513 of them, on the map by district.

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How to choose a nursery school in Prague

Nursery school means a daily journey for three to four years. Before you compare programmes, check the catchment and the commute; only then look at the teachers' approach, the programme and other parents' experience.

How to choose a paediatrician in Prague

You will need your paediatrician often, and often at short notice. Choose by the journey from home, a contract with your health insurance company and how the practice works; Prague has 258 practices with a paediatrician.

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