The three-kilometre-long Liepāja Jurmala Park is 50 hectares – currently one of the largest planted parks in Latvia. The park was created at the end of the 19th century to beautify the area of the future resort, and for purely practical reasons – to limit sand blowing into the city.

The park is a popular and popular place for recreation, both in ancient times and now. The park has walking trails, a children’s playground, summer cafés, various sights, as well as football pitches, a basketball court and tennis courts.

The park has around 140 species of native and non-native tree species, as well as small architectural forms and fountains, thus blending the natural areas into the built environment. In the eastern part of Jurmala Park, along Dzintari and Liepu Streets, you can see the luxurious villas built at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries.

At the end of Peldu Street, near the concert garden “Pūt, vējiņi!”, there is an environmental object “Ghost Tree”. Here you can sit on benches shaped like guitar fretboards and, at the touch of a button, play songs by the popular band “Līvi”. Nearby, the Baths, built in 1902 by the city’s former chief architect, Paul Max Berci, are awaiting a revival. The Swan Pond was created opposite the Swimming Baths. A footbridge leads to the romantic island in the middle of the pond, where you can get into the early 20th century mood.

A pedestrian and bicycle path winds through the entire park to explore the extensive park and enjoy the recreational opportunities it offers.

In summer, Jūrmala Park is bustling with events, concerts and fun attractions. From 1 June to 1 September, every Sunday at 12 noon, the children’s recreation area at the end of Jūrmalas Street offers entertainment for children – performances by puppeteers or circus artists.

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