The 3 kilometres long Seaside Park occupies a territory of 50 ha – currently one of the largest planted parks in Latvia. The park was first established at the end of the 19th century to enhance the area’s appearance, planned as a spa resort, and also to prevent sand from being blown into the city by the wind.
Just as it was back then, it remains a favourite spot to rest and relax. The park has a footpath, a children’s playground, cafés, several tourist attractions, football pitches, a basketball court and tennis courts.
The park also has 170 indigenous and non-indigenous tree species, several small architectural forms and fountains, achieving a seamless transition from nature into the city. Luxurious 19th and 20th-century villas can be seen along Dzintaru Street and Liepu Street on the east side of the park.
Alley of Fame of Latvian Musicians can be found at the end of Peldu Street. The Environmental design object “The Tree of Ghosts” is located in the Open-air Concert garden “Pūt, vējiņi!”. The benches surrounding the tree are in the shape of guitar frets, and by pressing the buttons on the benches, songs from the rock band “Līvi” will start to play. The Peldu Spa building, designed by then Chief City Architect Paul Max Bertschy in 1902, is close by and awaiting its renewal. A short walk further is the Swan Pond. To experience a bit of the early 20th century, you can go to the romantic little island in the middle of the pond by crossing a small footbridge.
A pedestrian and a bicycle path weave their way through the entire park, allowing everyone to see and enjoy the available recreational activities.