We frequented Glattpark everyday for our 3 week stay! It's a very enjoyable spot for all walks of…read morelife. The dog we were taking care of got to enjoy the vast grass fields! We also thought it was nice that there were fire pits surrounding the outside so you can come grill on your downtime! Also available are ashtrays for the grass & a workout station. You have something for everyone. Even people enjoying swimming in the canal, playing basketball, or table tennis. It's a lovely spot to give you that slower, local style of living.

Really a lovely, lovely area (ignoring the construction equipment). Wonderful walking trails. Easy…read moreaccess to several tram lines. A Spar and Aldi within a 10 minute walk. Just perfect for a temporary landing spot before finding a permanent residence in Zurich. Very expat friendly. Very kid friendly. Only drawback is the proximity to the city. Too far.

The MFO Park in Oerlikon is truly a special place. The large steel structure, which is overgrown…read morewith climbing plants, creates its own atmosphere that changes with the seasons. It's not a typical park with wide lawns or playgrounds, but that's exactly what makes it so interesting. You can explore the different levels, walk on the stairs and balconies or simply enjoy the peace and quiet. The roof terrace is particularly beautiful - the view from up there is really impressive. There are also enough corners to retreat, read a book or simply unwind. The park has a modern, urban feel that fits well with the history of the neighborhood. It is a place that shows how old industrial sites can be transformed in creative ways. Anyone looking for something special and likes to discover unusual places will like the MFO Park. Not a classic, but definitely worth a visit!

I was in Zürich for a very short time. Had a 7 hour layover, so we decided to check out the city…read morecenter for a while. Mainly just walking around, exploring the side streets, grabbing a bite to eat. When we came across the Platzspitz Promenade, we decided to check it out for hell of it and it didn't seem so bad, considering there were some parts of the city that seemed a little sketchy. But it was during the month of May so everything was pretty lush and the weather was pretty decent for that time of year. It was mainly just something to check out while seeing what the city was about. When it came to potentially getting souvenirs though, a lot of the stores were expensive, so we opted out of that one.

I think this place used to be called needlepoint park because of all the junkies. But that time is…read morenow gone, and it's nice for a stroll by the river and museum. I like looking at ths swans swimming in the river. I came for a free jazz concert last weekend with some friends, and it attracted a small crowd of people hanging out on the grass in the dark. I'm not particularly fond of jazz, but it was still interesting to check out a live band.

Beautiful park with a playground and cafes/shops at the north end and a large open field lined in…read moretrees. There are a few rope saucer chair swings and hammocks along one edge of the perimeter and standard benches along another. Situated behind the rows of trees and shops stands a recycling plant, whose silhouette in the park skyline captures the city's environmental awareness.