Running, jumping, dribbling: here are the best outdoor playgrounds

Things to do in Paris

Updated on 23/02/2026

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Whether your children are soccer fanatics, snowboarding aces, or slide kings, Paris is full of free places where they can burn off energy. Here's a closer look at the best spots in the capital.

Let's go full speed ahead!

Skateparks nestled in green spaces, 100% street spots, or playgrounds bristling with XXL ramps: Paris offers free, open-access spaces for unlimited riding. So whether your children are already pros on the board or complete beginners, the asphalt is waiting for them!

We shoot right into the top corner

Hidden in a park at the foot of the Eiffel Tower (7th arrondissement), on the inner ring road… In Paris, soccer fields aren't necessarily where you'd expect them to be. Here's a selection of the most surprising ones, which are sure to delight soccer fans.

You become the ace of the backhand

For a change of pace, why not organize a family table tennis tournament in unusual locations? More than 120 Parisian squares, parks, and gardens are equipped with ping-pong tables and are accessible free of charge. Don't forget your paddles!

We're having fun

For daredevils who need to climb, slide, and explore, incredibly designed playgrounds are hidden throughout the city. Sloped structures, climbing walls, adventure courses, tree houses, and skateparks for teens: each space is an invitation to imagination and fun. Here are the most original leisure areas in the capital, just for them (and a little bit for you).

We make baskets

Are you a fan of basketball and want to work on your shooting skills with your family in a stylish setting? Here's an overview of the most beautiful playgrounds in the capital. Come on, let's go for a 3-pointer!
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