Ziedoņdārzs Park is located on the very border between the centre of Riga and the Avoti and Grīziņkalns neighbourhoods. The park is surrounded by high stone buildings on Čaka Street from one side and old wooden houses and narrow streets from other sides. Ziedoņdārzs Park was set up shortly before World War II; today it has regained its historic charm and become a popular leisure place for families with kids and elderly people. Its special feature - a fountain with sculptures of frogs.
Ziedoņdārzs Park is the only Riga park squeezed between apartment houses, though skilfully hidden from them with trees and shrubs. This green zone was set up in 1939, but now it is fully renovated with its historic fountain being reconstructed and new greenery being planted.
The park still has preserved its initial central alley of Dutch linden trees, which takes you to the fountain. The park is children friendly, as a special playground is set up here. Besides, the park features separate areas for those who prefer active recreation and those who want to enjoy peaceful relaxation, so that they don't bother each other.
Why visit
Ziedoņdārzs is a peaceful urban park located between Riga’s city centre and historic residential neighbourhoods. With its tree-lined avenues, open lawns, playgrounds and eye-catching fountain, it offers a relaxing escape from the busy streets nearby.
Popular with families, joggers and locals looking to unwind, the park combines landscaped gardens with recreational spaces for all ages. Its central location makes it an ideal stop for a leisurely walk, a picnic or a break while exploring a different side of Riga beyond the Old Town.
Historical highlight
Created between 1937 and 1939, Ziedoņdārzs was designed by landscape architect Andrejs Zeidaks as a modern green space within a densely built residential neighbourhood. Concealed behind rows of apartment buildings and carefully planned greenery, it offers a peaceful retreat away from the city's busy streets.
Unlike most parks in Riga, Ziedoņdārzs is fully integrated into the surrounding urban environment, creating a hidden oasis that has served local residents and visitors for generations. Its thoughtful layout combines landscaped gardens, tree-lined avenues and open recreational spaces while preserving the park’s original character.
How to get there
Ziedoņdārzs is located between Aleksandra Čaka, Matīsa, Artilērijas and Sparģeļu streets, approximately a 30-minute walk from Old Town Riga.
The park is easily accessible by buses and trolleybuses, with several public transport stops located along Aleksandra Čaka Street and nearby main roads. Visitors can also reach the park by bicycle or on foot while exploring the Avoti and Grīziņkalns neighbourhoods.