These outdoor German parks are pretty amazing. My kids had a blast here. Lots to climb, swing and…read morebounce on. Not a ton for little little kids, but perfect for like 6 to teens. There were some parking spots here. We initially ended up at a small park for little kids in town and had to re-enter a few things to get us here. Our GSP made us pass the parking lot and turn down a bike trail which we didn't realize until we were on it... don't do that.

Why not hang out in the park for a change? There are many of them in K-Town including the lovely…read moreStadtpark. It's a nice alternative to walking in the forst and you'll have a lot more fun people watching!

Luisenpark Mannheim is truly one of my favorite spots in Mannheim. Having lived here years ago, I…read moreused to bring my kids on weekends to relax and enjoy nature--and it still holds that same charm today. Originally created for the Bundesgartenschau, the park has grown into a vibrant and well-loved destination for locals and visitors alike. The gardens are beautifully maintained, and there's something for everyone--playgrounds for children, peaceful walking paths, and even small boat rides for a relaxing experience on the water. One of the highlights is the variety of attractions: a botanical garden, a butterfly house, animal enclosures (we spotted cows and reptiles!), and large aviaries with birds--including storks. The Japanese garden and traditional-style tea house add a serene and unique touch that makes the park feel extra special. Even visiting in the off-season was a delight. While it wasn't as lush as in summer, the early spring blooms still made everything feel fresh and beautiful. Overall, Luisenpark is a must-visit if you're in Mannheim. There is a small entrance fee, but it's absolutely worth it for the experience.

Yes!!!! This place is amazing. Pack a lunch or stash some euros aside for food at one of the little…read moreeateries in the park, because you're going to want a full day here. ***WARNING: They don't accept any American credit cards. You MUST have euros to get in, and the closest ATM is a 10 min walk.*** Now once you get in it's a blast from beginning to end. They have huge open spaces of green grass to lounge around on metal lawn chairs or you can bring in your own blanket. There are tons of playgrounds with different themes through out the park. The castle playground built from real stone is exceptional. They have awesome rope climbing webs. The water playgrounds are super cool! Swings and slides are interesting and well maintained here. The plants and animals are super neat. We had a crane scoping us out while we ate our picnic lunch in one of the fields. They have a little penguin exhibit, turtles, guinea pigs!, and a very beautiful butterfly exhibit. There is also a small aquarium. Oh and the boats! The boat ride is a slow leisurely drift through the parks little river. The pelicans came right up to the boat and tried to snatch the tiny persons pink pants right off of the side (they were not on her, but hang drying). There were also a ton of baby ducks. It was super cute. We had such a great day here and didn't even make it all the way around the park!

This was a unique experience for my wife and I. The park is unlike anything that I have experienced…read morein the USA , Canada , or Europe. It was more than worth the price of admission. Be aware though them dang wood chips are tough on the feet. LOL.

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.

Such a great park. It is really a nice place place to hang out with your kids for a couple of…read morehours. They even have a short zip line!

This park is great for a stroll, people watching, or even a run (if you connect it with the…read moreadjacent park that goes into Sonnenberg). There is a stream than runs along the walking path and a pond that you can even take a rented boat out onto in the summer. It's very popular, expect to see a lot of people out especially on the weekends ending this space.

A gorgeous park in the city center around the theatre. It's got a beautiful big fountain in the…read moremiddle and it's surrounded by a lot of really nice buildings. I would imagine this is an oasis for locals and tourists all year round and a nice place to go for a walk. It's not huge but big enough not to feel crowded. Dogs need to be on a line here which is unfortunate. In a way I was glad as there were a lot of geese and ducks that our dog loves to chase around, only because it's a new place;-)) I would come here if you are visiting town for a walk and spend some quiet time in the park. To one end of the park there is also a long trail that goes around a brook which is great for a longer walk or a run.