The Best Parks in Prague to Picnic This Summer

With summer around the corner, it is time to enjoy picnicking. Here are some Prague parks that are worth visiting.

Spring weather and warmer days full of sunshine are the perfect reason to enjoy a picnic. If you spend most of your time in Prague, don’t despair, the capital city offers many green spaces to sit with friends or a good book and enjoy the sun.

You can have a picnic in Prague almost anywhere. Just bring a picnic blanket, a basket with food and drinks and invite your friends. If you are not going to set up in a designated place with a fireplace or portable grill, you have even more options.

Most parks in Prague are perfect for setting up a blanket.

Letenské sady, Letná, Prague 7

The Letná park is a place where people in Prague love to go for jogging, roller-blade skating, riding bikes or simply having a cup of beer in the local beer garden. The whole park becomes alive with the first spring days, and stays that way until the fall.

The park is a place that makes you realize there’s more life in Prague than just the centre, and may invite you to explore some other districts, including the Letná itself.

Vyšehrad, Prague 2

Even a place as famous as Vyšehrad offers plenty of space to spread out a blanket. Public picnics are often held on the meadow between Myslbek’s statues. Enjoy the ornate church and beautiful views of the river too.

Petřín, Prague 1

Considered one of the most romantic places in Prague, Petřín offers an unforgettable view of Prague Castle and Prague 2 that lies across the river. In spring and summer, its hills are dotted with groups of people lounging blankets.

After you’re finished eating, you can follow on to the Strahov monastery and the Prague Castle. And if that hill seems intimidating or you’re not feel like climbing steep hills in hot weather, there’s a solution: simply buy a ticket for the funicular car and get off at the middle station.

Vítkov, Prague 3

The Prague Environmental Agency writes on its homepage that “the upper promenade path and the slopes of Vítkov provide a pleasant place for walks and relaxation, as well as for a variety of sports. For families with children, the park offers playgrounds, swings, and picnic areas.”

Stromovka

If you want to have a picnic like a local, you must visit the Stromovka, the biggest park near the centre of the town. The Stromovka actually includes designated picnic areas where grilling is allowed, including benches and tables.

Nothing will disturb you there, save for the occasional train running through the park. If you’ll see horses, don’t panic: there’s is an equestrian centre near the park. Follow the horses and then follow on to the Prague ZOO and the Troja chateau.

Kampa Island, Prague 1

Along the Vltava River you can not only relax on the benches, but also have a picnic in the grass. Kampa combines a peaceful environment surrounded by nature, a large number of monuments, and beautiful views of the city.

Riegrovy sady, Prague 2

The grassy areas in Riegrovy Sady provide beautiful views of the Prague Castle. Enjoy a beer or snack in the beer garden as well. You don’t have to bring beers along, with a wildly popular beer garden just a few steps away. The park also doubles as the gateway to the Vinohrady district, which offers lots of great food and architecture.

Řepy Forest Park, Prague 17

Between Prague’s Řepy and Motol districts is an active forest park with lots of greenery and meadows suitable for picnics with children. There’s also a playground to enjoy while at the park.

Hostivařský lesopark, Prague 15 – on Hájecká louka

Hostivařský lesopark with meadows, woods and a dam is used for relaxation and an escape from the sun. It can be found in Hostivař and forms a large part of the Hostivař-Záběhlice Nature Park.

Grébovka (Havlíčkovy sady), Prague 2

Havlíčkovy sady is located on the border of Vinohrady and Vršovice and is nicknamed Grébovka (Gröbovka) after its founder Moritz Gröbe. You can lay out a picnic blanket in the upper part and in the lower part under the vineyards.