Akademias ParkLarge park with a playground, dog park and workout machines, with a coffee place and picnic tables.
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Akropolis ParkA large park on Acropoleos Avenue in Nicosia with a children's playground, a cafeteria and shaded walkways. Open daily 6am to midnight and popular with local families.
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Ayia Napa Cactus ParkEurope's largest outdoor cactus collection, with over 8,000 plants across 20 hectares. Free, open 24/7, and next to the Sculpture Park.
Ayia Napa Sculpture ParkAn open-air sculpture park on the Ayia Napa cliff tops, with over 200 contemporary works. Free to visit, with sea views and unusual pieces for children to discover.
CyHerbia Botanical Park & LabyrinthA family-run botanical park with themed gardens, a large labyrinth, a fairy-themed children's area and herb-distillation demonstrations.
National Forest Park of AthalassaA large forest park east of Nicosia with lakes, picnic areas, sports grounds and a bird-watching point. Buggy-friendly paths and a break from the city heat.
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Oleastro Olive Park & MuseumAn olive-oil museum and working olive grove near Anogyra, where you can learn how olive oil is made, taste fresh-pressed oil and walk among old trees. A few animals to feed.
Troodos Botanical GardenA botanical garden at 1,400m inside the Troodos National Forest Park, with exhibitions on mountain flora, walking paths and educational displays.