There is no way you would ever know this park existed unless you had a kid in the neighborhood…read moreand/or lived in the surrounding buildings on this remote side street. It took us two years to learn about it and only did once the parents of a child at my kid's crèche gave us a playdate there one afternoon. Since that day we refer to the park as Valentina's park. And it wasn't until I added the biz on Yelp that I thought to learn its real name. This park is a great, compact alternative to the sprawling but still packed park Villemin on the canal. There's a slide, some jungle-y gym structure, rocking horses and a twirly thing with seats. Just enough but not too much stimulation. In the summer the park is full of parents and kids from the hood making it the "Cheers" of playgrounds as you're sure to always find some friendly familiar faces there.

From the owner: Le paradis des rêveurs Le parc, ancien lieu-dit d'un moulin démoli, est le refuge idéal des rêveurs…read moreet des poètes. On admire la vue imprenable sur le Sacré-Coeur et le quartier Montmartre. Car les jardins en colimaçon se déroulent sur plusieurs étages ; une aire de jeux pour les enfants et les mamans, en contrebas un terrain de boules, et en haut, les deux pergolas entremêlées de branchages fleuris. Sur le petit amphithéâtre et sur les marches de pierre, les étudiants se reposent. Ici, comme rarement à Paris, on entend les oiseaux, on peut rester la tête dans les nuages... aussi longtemps qu'on veut.

From the owner: Au cœur de la capitale, cet espace complètement rénové et entièrement dédié au jeu s'adresse à tous…read moreles publics La tête dans les nuages, ce lieu de jeux qui a connu un énorme succès à sa création dans les années 90, fait peau neuve 20 ans après. Espaces et jeux vous attendent désormais dans ces 1500m2 dédiés à tous les âges. 130 attractions différentes vous attendent dans ce nouvel espace. Le complexe compte désormais 5 espaces thématiques : * La tête dans le fun Voici un espace adapté et dédié aux petits dès 3 ans. Les enfants peuvent aussi bien s'adonner au mini-bowling, au mini-terrain de foot ou encore au jeu de palet. * La tête dans le compteur Comme son nom l'indique, cet espace sera destiné aux fous du volant. Venez tester les simulateurs géants de voitures, de motos ou de scooters des mers. De quoi vous défriser les cheveux ! Pour les adeptes du sport, les jeux de danse vous attendent également pour vous déhancher en rythme. * La tête dans le viseur Il s'agit là d'un espace

This is a nice, big playground where all ages can find something to do (not necessarily all under…read moresupervision simultaneously, though). There is a big rope web climbing structure, slides of multiple sizes, a big sandbox, spring-powered sit-on riding things for little ones, and more. There are also plenty of paths, benches, and garden areas for adults to enjoy. People can play various games on small enclosed courts as well. This is a perfect place to spend an hour or two with the kids. It is busy in the after school, pre-dinner snack time, with plenty of room for all.

This is the way to live! Fresh air, plenty of exercise and an abundance of art. I'm a huge fan of…read moreclassical sculpture and this was a magical part of my trip to Paris. Most of the sculptures are either Biblical or Greco-Roman themed. There's seating around a giant fountain, a playground for little ones and a few places to buy food.

Unlike the gated Jardin du Luxembourg, it would be hard to miss Jardin des Tuileries for a…read morefirst-time visitor to Paris because it's smack dab in the middle between two iconic destinations, the Louvre and Place de la Concorde. The question is whether you'd want to come back as a more seasoned Francophile tourist. Despite being constantly overcrowded, the answer is definitely yes. This has been the definitive green space that has epitomized classic garden architecture since the 16th century. The fountains, geometric layout, the Musee de l'Orangerie, and ornate statues by the likes of Rodin and Maillol give it the traditional French style we come to expect in Paris. It's also an unquestionable hub for social activity with playgrounds and sailboats on the Grand Bassin. Unfortunately, Jamie W and I weren't here during one of the seasonal events like the summer Fête des Tuileries when a carnival midway is set up, or Paris Fashion Week when runways are built and celebrities flock in frocks, or the Christmas market. The most prominent landmark when we visited was the Paris Cauldron, the mammoth epicentral sphere built for the 2024 Paris Olympics (Photo 6). RELATED - Exploring Paris? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/8duZBo1xLB