Take a break for massive tourist crowds and the hustle and bustle of Prague! This green island…read moreoasis in the middle of Vltava River offers a green, tree filled, serene, and natural break from urban jungles of Prague. Friday through Sundays are free concerts by local musicians. A smaller farmers market of wineries, breweries, and food purveyors setup to sell food and drink...a lovely way to spend the evening away from the mass crowds. The crowd seemed to be mostly locals! You might see some local swans...but most importantly in the afternoons you'll see the invasive but ridiculously cute species of Nutria roaming around the waters. They look like small capybaras or beavers...so adorable! Technically they are disease carrying rodents and the city government discourages feeding them, but some locals fed them apples and leaves. Try to resist!

Such a lovely little park. The city did a revitalization project last year and it has made a huge…read moreimprovement. The grass and walkways are very clean. There are dozens of benches spaced throughout to sit and enjoy the view. A great ropes course style playground for older kids. They even have a small sand beach at the end of the island, but it would be a bit gross to take a dip in the river. They installed an elevator to get prams and wheelchairs onto the island. There is a full sit down restaurant and a small barge serving beer and snacks.

Oh gosh this is definitely my favorite park ever. First of all, it is HUGE. I naively believed that…read moreit was tiny when I first walked through the entrance because it spits you out in a small quaint little park that serves as the entrance to the castle. But once you walk through the castle, you start to realize how big the whole place really is which is absurd. Unfortunately, I only had 20 minutes so I couldn't do too much exploring, but I really loved what I saw. There is a huge lake in the middle, and as I wandered through the woods, it was just crazy how it was a complete nature escape. At points of the park, you feel like you're completely lost in the forest and unsure of where you are. They also have a lot of benches scattered throughout the nature parts so you can take breaks if you get tired. My student ticket was 30 kc which is not too bad. I wonder if you have to pay every time you go though. It's definitely a place I would frequent to go running or walking in. Just simply beautiful. tldr; if you are in pruhonice, you have to go here! best park ever

This green space located in the Lesser Town, provides great views of the Old Town, just across the…read moreriver. We loved the public art here, including the Golden Penguins and the "Babies". Standing in one single file line, 34 penguins flank a metal beam along the river of Vltava in Kampa Park. Despite their adorable stature, yellow hue, and tiny broad bellies, the penguins' appearance comes with a warning against the dangers of climate change and plastic consumption. Created by the Cracking Art Group, a Milan-based art movement, the yellow penguins are all made from recycled bottles. By repurposing plastic, the group hoped to inspire new dialogues surrounding plastic waste and its impact on the environment. They are especially visible at night when they are all lit up in a Golden Hue. Also, located just outside the nearby Museum Kampa (which houses modern European art), you can find David Černý's arresting Babies sculptures. The eerie installation features three giant crawling babies san faces. A walk through Kampa Park also offers views of Charles Bridge. A great spot to relax while in Prague.

So, so romantic in Kampa.... This is the region most flooded out in Praha 1, and it's happened so…read moreoften. Wistful and quiet, very lovely, historic buildings whose dried water level lines are always visible. So very easy to walk to off the bridge over the Vltava and explore. Loads of antique, touristy boutiques, and lots of high end restaurants as well as small hotel outfits. Very pretty, memorable large trees. Brad Pitt once stayed here....trivial things I recall.