Landscaped city park on the site of Riga's former bastions, between the Old Town and the centre, with a canal (the old moat), bridges, a hill with small waterfalls, tall trees and flowerbeds. Visitors stroll the paths, sit on benches, take canal boat trips and see sculptures and winter light installations.
Highlights
- City canal with bridges
- Bastion Hill and waterfalls
- Freedom Monument nearby
Good to know
- Canal boat tours and boat rental
- Several cafes and a free toilet
- Benches scarce on weekends and peak season
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