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Parc André-Citroën — This 35-acre field on the banks on the Seine is a futuristic look at ‘green spaces’. There are several areas to visit including a rock garden, sculptures, glasshouses, fountains and waterfall......now that should amuse the kids..
M: Javel or Balard

Parc Champs-de-Mars — A lovely big park to unwind with the kids. It’s a stone-throw away from the Tower, sit on the grass, grab a paper and magazine and explain to the kids that they are playing on a historical French battlefield that dates back to 1791 and that the park is named after ‘Campus Martius’ of Rome, it translates as “Field of Mars, Mars being the Roman god of War.

The puppet shows are normally each Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday at 3.15 then 4.15pm. Metro : Ecole Militaire
M: Champ de Mars or Harkim Barkim

Tuilieries or Jardin du Luxembourg — In the summer months, the Luxembourg stages a number of photographic exhibitions around the park. Both parks are great to spend a couple of hours just relaxing, find a deck chair and watch ‘Parisian’ life go by.

On the edge of the park you can watch the goings on of the live bee apiary. Students study 'beekeeping' in the nearby condominiums. Honey sales happen Autumn.

Parc de la Villette — This park is alongside the interesting 'Cites des Science'. There's over 30 hectares to explore. A giant dragon slide and some other attractions in the Garden of Shadows. Entry is Free

Metro: Porte de la Villette
Avenue Corentin-Carious, 9th

Bois de Boulogne - Jardin D'Acclimatation — This is one of Paris' largest parks (over 2,000 acres); there’s also a small zoo with snakes and farmyard animals. Rent a boat in summer and skate in Winter. The charming 19th century 'Le Petit Train' will get you orientated, catch it from the Porte Maillot near the entrance of the 'Jardin d'acclimatation'. There's lot for all ages in this popular park. For teenagers there's the Exploradome for an entry of 5 euros

Remember this park is best visited in the daytime (night time brings a different crowd). The link below is to the Paris Marie.
RER: Port de Boulogne Metro: Les Sablons, prendre la rue d'Orleans, l'entree du Jardin.
www.jardindacclimatation.fr

Le Jardin des Enfants aux Halles — This is an unusual Park in Paris but one frequented by local school children. You can leave the children (aged 7-11) with youth workers for one hour. Parents are allowed in only on Saturdays (10am-1pm).

It is quite an adventure, bamboo forests, ball pits, concrete runways and interesting sculptors. The resident are fighting hard to keep this park from development.

Closed Mondays and Sunday morning.
Metro: Les Halles
www.jardindaventure.fr
105 rue Rambuteau, Paris

Parc Monceau — A small but enchanting park in the 8th. It's a short walk from the Place de l’Opera and quite a unexpectedly, one that is rambling. Normally, French parks are one of 'order' and perfection. Pictured is a 'Monet'.

Metro" Monceau.
58 boulevard de Courcelles, 75008

Les Jardins de Bagatelle — A beautiful display of French artistry, this garden within the Bois de Boulogne. Admire the peacocks, have lunch in the restaurant, admire the rose and other regularly exhibitions and of course, just soak up the ambiance. The story goes that this once modest hunting lodge was transformed into a magnificent estate in less than 63 days on a dare by Marie-Antoinette that it couldn't possibly be done. More info at the link below.

Métro : Pont de Neuilly (ligne 1) then bus 43
ou Porte Maillot (ligne 1) then bus 244

71 avenue de l'Hippodrome