THE SCENE: This park is seriously one of the best in Hessen…read more It's got lots of really beautiful trees, a lake with plenty of geese and ducks that are interesting to watch, a bocce / pétanque area, and lots of really interesting areas for kids to play, including a dirt track for bikes or R/C cars, a friggin' zipline rail for kids to zipline along, and some basic playground equipment. All in all, this park is very relaxing to spend a quiet Sunday afternoon with the family or take the kids to play at. There's lots of young lovers as well enjoying each others companies and picnics. THE RESTAURANT: In the middle of the park there's also a restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating. I highly recommend the outdoor seating area, grabbing a beer or Spritz and a small bite to eat. They also have nice meals you can get that are tasty! I had the roast pork meal when I was there with an apple wine (Apfelwein) spritz that was refreshing and delicious on a perfect afternoon!

A pleasant garden, apparently English style with rose gardens, lawns and, very important on a hot,…read moresunny day shade. Sign-posting left a bit to be desired, I didn't find any toilets or other facilities and parking was a bit tricky, maybe I hadn't found the official car park. Just a stroll to Mathildenhöhe, so do both in one visit.

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.