Mother’s Day ideas for families – parks, botanical gardens and nature in Latvia

Mother’s Day is a great time to take a leisurely family outing in nature, parks or botanical gardens. In spring, Latvia is in full bloom – lilacs, rhododendrons and tulips, birds singing in the parks, and children enjoy animals, trails and outdoor adventures.

We’ve gathered ideas from different regions of Latvia where to spend a beautiful, peaceful and family-friendly Mother’s Day.

🌿 Riga and Pier Riga

• National Botanical Gardens – flowering rhododendrons, tulips and beautiful walks for the whole family. 📍 Salaspils
• University of Latvia Botanical Garden – a peaceful place to enjoy spring and have family photoshoots. 📍 Riga
• Ķemeri Resort Park – walk among the historic resort architecture and greenery. 📍 Ķemeri
• Ogres Zilie kalni Nature Park – suitable for family walks and active recreation. 📍 Ogre
• Špakovska Park – a beautiful park with viewpoints and a spring mood. 📍 Ogre
• Birini Castle – romantic castle setting, park and walks by the lake. 📍 Limbaži region
• Ledurga Dendropark – especially beautiful in spring when nature wakes up. 📍 Sigulda region
• Latvian National Museum of Natural History – an educational family visit for a rainy day. 📍 Riga
• Rabbit Kingdom / Leedmanes Leisure Nature Park – children will especially love the rabbits and the country atmosphere. 📍 Ogre region
• Lielvārde Medieval Castle Ruins and Park – history, nature and beautiful views of the Daugava River. 📍 Ogre region

🌸 Vidzeme

• Vaidava Stone Park, a haunted house and a collection of mugs – anunusual family destination in nature. 📍 Madona region
• Thepark of the medieval castle of Ergli – a beautiful place for leisurely walks. 📍 Eagles
• Writers’ Park of Spāre Manor – peaceful environment and literary atmosphere. 📍 Cesis region
• Emze Park – a green city park for family recreation. 📍 Gulbene
• Ternejas Park – a small, beautiful park for spring walks. 📍 Rūjiena
• Endzele Manor – manor atmosphere and rural tranquillity. 📍 Valmiera region
• Skaņākalna Nature Park – one of the most beautiful nature parks in Vidzeme. 📍 Mazsalaca
• Ungurmuiža – a historic wooden manor with a romantic park. 📍 Cesis region
• Maija Park – a family place in the centre of Cesis. 📍 Cesis
• Cesis Castle Park – historical setting and spring landscapes. 📍 Cesis

🌼 Kurzeme

• Kalnsēta Park and walking trail route – the mood of art, music and love. 📍 Saldus
• Remte Manor Park – a peaceful place to enjoy nature. 📍 Saldus region
• Reņķa Garden – children’s playgrounds and nature walks. 📍 Ventspils
• Bernāti Nature Park – sea, forest and family picnics. 📍 South Kurzeme
• Kuldīga City Garden – a beautiful place by the Venta river hub. 📍 Kuldīga
• Jurmala Park in Liepaja – walks among the trees and near the sea. 📍 Liepāja
• Wild horses and taurs – a particularly exciting experience for children in nature. 📍 Pape
• Durbe castle – castle park and romantic atmosphere. 📍 Tukums
• Wild horses and cows in the nature park “Engure Lake” – nature and animals in one place. 📍 Talsi region
• Bird watching towers in the nature park “Engure Lake” – apeaceful place to enjoy nature. 📍 Talsi novads

🌷 Zemgale

• Iecava Green Labyrinth – an exciting place for children and families. 📍 Iecava
• Koknese Park – walks along the Daugava River and the castle ruins. 📍 Koknese
• Nature park “Daugavas valley” – scenic views and nature. 📍 Aizkraukle region
• Rundāle Palace Museum – blooming palace garden and romantic environment. 📍 Bauska region
• LVM Nature Park in Tērvete – one of the most popular family destinations in Latvia. 📍 Dobele region
• Skrīveri Dendrological Park – especially beautiful during spring flowering. 📍 Skrīveri
• Vilce Nature Park – nature, trails and family picnics. 📍 Jelgava region
• Educational and sensory trail “Visiting the beech tree” – suitable for families with children. 📍 Dobele region
• Strūves Park – a peaceful place for a spring walk. 📍 Jēkabpils
• Latvian Signs Park – an interesting place to enjoy culture and nature. 📍 Jēkabpils region

🌳 Latgale

• Varakļāni Manor Castle – romantic setting and park for spring walks. 📍 Madona region
• Esplanade Recreation Park – a family-friendly city park. 📍 Daugavpils
• Dubrovina Park – one of the most beautiful places to walk in Daugavpils. 📍 Daugavpils
• Manor park and stage – a peaceful place to enjoy the atmosphere of Latgale. 📍 Baltinava
• Ontana i Annes Park – an interesting place for a family walk. 📍 Baltinava
• Lūznava Manor – park, art and romantic environment. 📍 Rezekne region
• Preili Manor complex with park – one of the most beautiful places in Latgale in spring. 📍 Preili
• Balkan Mountains Nature Park – Latgale’s hills and nature for family holidays. 📍 Balvi region
• Līksna Manor Park – a beautiful place for peaceful walks. 📍 Augšdaugava region
• Nature park “Numernes valnis” – Latgale nature and wide landscapes. 📍 Karsava region

💛 Idea for a beautiful Mother’s Day

Sometimes the best gift for your mum is time spent together – a leisurely walk in the park, a picnic in nature or a family outing to a place where everyone can feel good. Let this Mother’s Day be a beautiful adventure together!