- Address: Riga, Latvia;
- Area: 11.82 km ²;
- Population: 4,529 (2010).
Mezapark is a district located on the shore of Lake Kishzers , in the north-east of the capital of Latvia . It is famous for its excellent conditions for recreation: a park, a pond, a zoo, a venue for concerts and much more. There is a place for active and family rest.
Interesting information
Mežaparks it was the greenest area of Riga, its history began in XIV. Here there were modest estates, houses of peasants who supplied Riga with food and fish. Even at that time settlements in the forest zone were the favorite place of rest for the local elite. When Gustav II Adolf came to these places with his army in the 17th century, it was immediately called "The Royal Forest". The modern name appeared in 1923 and is translated from the Latvian language as "Forest Park".
Simple people who earned their living by forestry and fishing lived here until the middle of the XIX century, after which in Mekhapark began to actively build country houses of wealthy people. Over half a century, more than a hundred mansions were built, some of which have survived to this day.
Rest in Mezaparks
The history of Mežaparks as a resting place began in 1949, when a large recreation park called "Mežaparks" was opened here. Despite the fact that it is primarily intended for entertainment, the administration allocates a lot of funds for the preservation of compact forest areas, which are very few in the territory of Riga and its outskirts.
The main sights of Mezaparks are:
- a big stage where the main Latvian music event "Song Festival" is held;
- a green theater , where theater plays and concerts take place;
- 3D-drawings on the asphalt ;
- Regular exhibitions for children and adults .
Also in the park are held public events about state and religious holidays, for example, Easter, Forest Day, the opening of the summer season and much more.
In addition, there is a place for active recreation in Mezaparks:
- footpaths for running and walking ;
- bicycle forest track ;
- route for BMX ;
- a disco and mini golf course ;
- surfing with an oar ;
- adventure park for the whole family "Mežakaķis" ;
- Ski slopes , which are also suitable for snowboarding.
In the park you can rent equipment for all types of recreation.
How to get there?
You can reach Mezaparks by public transport:
- Tram stop "Titla iela", routes №5, 9.
- Tram stop «Allazu iela», routes №5, 9.
- Tram stop "Gaujienas iela", route number 5.
- Tram stop "Tvaika iela", route number 5.