A gorgeous park in the west end of Frankfurt. Located next to the Palmengarten this is quite a big…read morepark with many kids play areas. Like most parks in Frankfurt they have signs everywhere saying dogs on a line only, which is really unfortunate :-( The Korean garden is located within this park as is a old theatre and a couple of cafes with lots of outdoor seating. Plenty of picnic areas and lots of space to spend a nice warm day. Been here twice and more than likely to come back here again. It's not massive but big enough to spend a day walking around and relaxing on the nice mowed grass areas of the park.

Abutting the botanical gardens this park is laid out in the English style and is a popular place…read morefor all sorts of recreation, walks, cycling, football, sunbathing, picnicking. With so much space there is room for everybody. The grounds were once owned by the Goethe family, later by another famous family the Bethmann-Metzlers. In 1837 the Rothschilds bought the park and built the Grüneburgsschlösschen, little palace, and had the grounds relaid as a park by Siesmayer. The building was destroyed in 1944 and not rebuilt. Recently, as a result of the book fair in 2006, a fine pair of Korean houses have been erected in a quiet corner of the park.

Wonderful, ranging area offering the great outdoors in the middle of Frankfurt. Well kept paths,…read moreroomy enough for walkers and cyclists without fractiousness, arena where Frankfurt Galaxy (American football) play, a nightingale meadow that I have never been able to find, plenty of play areas for kids and opportunities all over for picnics, sun bathing or just lazing. Worked over for the National garden show in the 1980s with plenty of public transport stops all around it is well worth a visit at any time of the year.

Nidda Park is a great place to go on the weekends, especially if you have children (or a bike,…read morelol). There is a playground with a sandpit for the little ones (around 3-4 and up to 7-8) , a zip line for grown ups and teens, and a waterpark for the whole family where the water runs from 11am to ?? during the summer days. It also have a soccer field for the local team, a restaurant and more!! Checkout this aerial video of the park, it will give you an idea on what to expect :) http://youtu.be/gdU90Gk4lI0

Hiding just on the outskirts of Frankfurt is the Stadtwald (City Forest). Comprised of almost 50…read moresquare kilometers of wooded land, the Stadtwald is a great place to escape the city. Numerous criss-crossing trails invite you to walk, run, or bike as you explore the pseudo-wilderness alone or with friends. Top Three Highlights: 1.) Easily accessible by public transit (in several different locations) 2.) Picnic and barbeque facilities available 3.) Extensive benches/rest areas for less mobile walkers

Despite losing another swathe to the airport expansion this is still Germany's largest city forest…read more For walker, cyclists, nature lovers it is perfect and just a short distance from the city centre.