All 25 playgrounds in Paris, mapped.

Paris parks lock their gates at dusk

Paris gardens and squares have opening hours posted at the gate, and they close at dusk, earlier in winter and late on summer evenings. Park keepers blow whistles or ring a bell before locking up, and they do lock. Many enclosed play areas are for children and their carers only. For water on a hot day, the green Wallace fountains dotted about the city give free drinking water, and in heatwaves the city opens some parks through the night and sets up misting points. The full list below includes indoor play centers for rain.

Questions people ask

What are the best playgrounds in Paris?

For a garden by a station, Aire de Jeux du Jardin Villemin or the Aire de jeux du Jardin Atlantique above Montparnasse. For a big day out, the Plaine De jeux De Bagatelle in the Bois de Boulogne.

How many playgrounds are there in Paris?

NUM's directory maps 25 playgrounds in Paris and nearby, including a few indoor play centers. The city has many more small ones in its neighborhood squares.

Are there indoor playgrounds in Paris for rainy days?

Yes. Several indoor play centers are in the list, mostly just outside the city in places such as Ivry-sur-Seine, Courbevoie and Montrouge.

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