Indoor Playgrounds
In larger supermarkets, above toy shops and hidden away in the back streets you will lots of indoor playgrounds. Some are small and simple and others are large with a complex array of choices for kids. Full of toys, bouncy castles, slides and climbing frames these are always a big hit.
Locally these are called “mängutuba” and "mängutoad" –playrooms – kids absolutely love them and they are the perfect solution if the weather is bad.
Outdoor Playgrounds
Most Estonian parks and beaches have proper playgrounds with attractions for toddlers-to-teenagers: swings, climbing frames, sandpits etc. are commonplace.
In larger Estonian cities outdoor playgrounds are also a suburban treasure. Usually, there are no signs pointing to playgrounds, so do not hesitate to ask tips from local parents or visit the tourist information centre for directions.
Modern children’s playgrounds use natural materials and metal is used less and less.
Popular Children’s Playgrounds in Tallinn:
- In Tallinn centre, near Kadriorg a small park called Politsei Park (Police Park) is dedicated to family recreation: there are fountains, several playgrounds for kids of different ages and small skate-park for teenagers (skates, boards, bikes allowed).
- Kadriorg Park is the largest park in Tallinn. It is home to a beautiful rose garden, several art museums displaying national, traditional and modern art, a palace built by Russian Czar Peter, the President’s residence, cafés, a swan pond and public playgrounds for children. During the summer season kids can ride horses and rent “kiddie cars” and go karts.
- Harjumägi Hill in the heart of Tallinn Old Town is a public ice-skating area in winter and a children’s outdoor playground during summer.
- Stroomi Beach has 5 different free playgrounds set on the beach at the edge of small wood. It gets very busy at the weekends with families picnicking. It is also a safe place for kids to swim.
Popular Children’s Playgrounds and Activity Centres Outside Tallinn
- Vembu-Tembumaa(funny monkeys from Estonian TV show) theme park: trains, water attractions, golf, racing etc included. Just 27km from Tallinn by car or train.
- Pokuland “Pokuuma” is a magical place in South Estonia where the Pokus live.
