What are the best outdoor activities for kids in Paris?

7 outdoor family activities in Paris. Highest rated: Paris TUKTUK, Parc des Buttes-Chaumont, Parc Monceau, Bassin aux Otaries, Jardin du Dragon. Parks, trails, playgrounds, and more.

Are there free outdoor things to do with kids in Paris?

5 outdoor activities in Paris are free, including Parc des Buttes-Chaumont, Parc Monceau, Jardin du Dragon.

How many outdoor activities in Paris are stroller-friendly?

2 of the 7 outdoor activities in Paris are fully stroller-friendly.

Best Outdoor Activities for Kids in Paris

7 outdoor adventures for families in Paris. Parks, trails, playgrounds, and fresh-air fun for every age group.

Highest rated: Paris TUKTUK, Parc des Buttes-Chaumont, Parc Monceau. 5 are free. Every listing includes age ratings, stroller access, and parent tips.

Top Picks

Paris TUKTUK

4.8 stars

Zipping through Paris in a colorful tuk-tuk is a thrill — it's like being on a ride that also happens to pass the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, and C

Best for all agesOutdoorAround 80-150 EUR for a family depending on tour length (1-2 hours)

Parc des Buttes-Chaumont

4.6 stars

This park is built in a former quarry and feels like an adventure landscape. Kids are blown away by the massive rocky cliff rising from a lake, the su

Best for all agesFreeOutdoorFree

Parc Monceau

4.6 stars

Parc Monceau has a fairy-tale quality — kids discover miniature pyramids, Roman columns, a stone bridge over a pond, and a whimsical carousel. The pla

Best for ages 0-10FreeOutdoorFree

Bassin aux Otaries

4.5 stars

Watching real sea lions swim, splash and get fed is the kind of thing kids talk about for weeks after. The Bassin aux Otaries at the Parc Zoologique d

3–15OutdoorUSD 72–80 (2 adults at ~USD 22 each, 2 kids ages 3–11 at ~USD 14 each; under 3 free)

Jardin du Dragon

4.2 stars

Hidden inside the massive Parc de la Villette complex, the Jardin du Dragon is named for its enormous dragon-shaped slide that kids absolutely go nuts

2–11FreeOutdoorUSD 0 (free admission to the garden and park)

Paris TUKTUK

4.8(244)

Ages: Best for all ages

Outdoor

Free

Parc des Buttes-Chaumont

4.6(26,896)

Ages: Best for all ages

Outdoor

Free

Parc Monceau

4.6(22,857)

Ages: Best for ages 0-10

OutdoorStroller-Friendly

Bassin aux Otaries

4.5(106)

Ages: 3–15

Outdoor

Free

Jardin du Dragon

4.2(247)

Ages: 2–11

Outdoor

Free

Nelson Mandela Garden

4.2(2,218)

Ages: Best for ages 0-10

OutdoorStroller-Friendly

Free

Belleville Park

4.2(6,119)

Ages: 2–17

Outdoor

Common Questions

What are the best outdoor activities for kids in Paris?: 7 outdoor family activities in Paris. Highest rated: Paris TUKTUK, Parc des Buttes-Chaumont, Parc Monceau, Bassin aux Otaries, Jardin du Dragon. Parks, trails, playgrounds, and more.
Are there free outdoor things to do with kids in Paris?: 5 outdoor activities in Paris are free, including Parc des Buttes-Chaumont, Parc Monceau, Jardin du Dragon.
How many outdoor activities in Paris are stroller-friendly?: 2 of the 7 outdoor activities in Paris are fully stroller-friendly.

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