Picnic Spots in Jūrmala

Jūrmala offers a wide range of options for a picnic – from tables and benches near nature trails and waterfronts to well-equipped sites available by reservation. A picnic can easily be combined with a walk, a swim, nature watching or a museum visit. Facilities and accessibility vary from place to place, so it is advisable to check the practical information and fire-use regulations before setting out.

Freely Accessible Picnic Spots in Nature

By Lake Sloka

A picnic spot with a table, benches and a designated fire area has been created by Lake Sloka. A picnic here can be combined with a walk along the Lake Sloka Nature Trail, as well as a visit to the pontoon boardwalk and observation tower.

Availability: free of charge and accessible around the clock; the site cannot be reserved, so other visitors may already be using it.
Fire: permitted only in the designated fire area; visitors must bring their own firewood.
Accessibility: the site can be reached by car and bicycle via a gravel road. Parking is available for cars and camper vans.
Toilets: not available.

At Kaņieris Hillfort

A table with two benches is available at Kaņieris Hillfort. The site is set in a forest landscape and can be reached along woodland paths and boardwalks; an observation tower is located nearby.

Availability: free of charge and accessible around the clock; the site cannot be reserved.
Fire and barbecue: there is no designated fire area, and lighting a fire is not permitted.
Accessibility: the site cannot be reached by car, pushchair or wheelchair.
Toilets: not available.

At the Lake Kaņieris Boat Base

A bookable picnic spot with a shelter, table, benches, fire pit and barbecue is available at the Lake Kaņieris boat base. A picnic by the lake can also be combined with a boat or SUP board outing.

Availability: advance reservation is required.
Price: EUR 5 per hour; the picnic spot can be booked for up to six hours.
Reservations: online; tel. +371 26225604; e-mail: kanieris@ecosoul.bio.
Fire and barbecue: a designated fire pit and barbecue are available.
Accessibility: the site can be reached by car, and parking is available beside it.
Toilets: a toilet is available nearby.
Additional activities: boats and SUP boards are available for hire.

By the Great Ķemeri Bog

Tables with seating are located beside the car park at the Great Ķemeri Bog. This is a convenient place for a light meal before or after a walk along one of the best-known nature trails in Ķemeri National Park.

Availability: free of charge and accessible around the clock; the site cannot be reserved.
Accessibility: the site can be reached by car and bicycle and is also accessible with pushchairs and wheelchairs. The surface consists of gravel and grass, and a car park is located nearby.
Toilets: a toilet is available; a washbasin is also available during the warmer season.

Publicly Accessible Picnic Spots by the Water

Several picnic spots with tables are available along the River Lielupe and by the Sloka Quarry. They can be combined with time by the water, while several locations also feature children’s play equipment. The listed sites are publicly accessible around the clock, except for the Ezeru Street bathing area, which is currently inaccessible due to roadworks. A portable toilet is available at each location.

Pentagon's Bathing Area

The picnic spot is located at the end of Dadžupes Street in Dubulti. Picnic tables and children’s play equipment are available by the water.

Accessibility: the site can be reached by bicycle; access with a pushchair is likely to be possible, while the location is comparatively suitable for people with reduced mobility. A grass surface leads from the car park to the water and changes to sand near the shoreline. There is no boardwalk. Parking is available at the end of Dadžupes Street beside the picnic spot.
Toilets: portable toilet.

Priedaine Bathing Area on the River Lielupe

The picnic spot is located at the end of Upmalas Street. Picnic tables and children’s play equipment are available, allowing visitors to combine a meal with time by the River Lielupe.

Accessibility: the site can be reached with a pushchair and by bicycle and is comparatively suitable for people with reduced mobility. A grass surface leads from the access road to the water and changes to sand near the shoreline. There is no boardwalk or dedicated car park; cars may be parked in permitted spaces on nearby streets.
Toilets: portable toilet.

At the End of Plūdu Street

Picnic tables and children’s play equipment are available at this location. It is suitable for a leisurely break by the River Lielupe, although visitors should take into account the changing surface on the way to the water.

Accessibility: the site can be reached with a pushchair and by bicycle; it is partly suitable for people with reduced mobility. A gravel surface leads from the end of Plūdu Street to the picnic spot and changes to sand further on. There is no boardwalk or dedicated car park; cars may be parked in permitted spaces on nearby streets.
Toilets: portable toilet.

By the Sloka Quarry

The picnic spot is located at 6 Melderu Street. Picnic tables are available, although visitors should note that the bank by the water is steep.

Accessibility: the site can be reached with a pushchair and by bicycle and is comparatively suitable for people with reduced mobility. A gravel surface leads from the car park to the picnic spot and changes to grass. There is no boardwalk, while parking is available beside the picnic area.
Children’s play equipment: not available.
Toilets: portable toilet.

Ezeru Street Bathing Area

The Ezeru Street bathing area is currently inaccessible because resurfacing works are being carried out on Ezeru Street between Slokas Street and the bathing area by the River Lielupe. During the works, residents and visitors are encouraged to choose other well-equipped picnic spots nearby.

Picnic Spots Available by Advance Reservation

Porto Marine

The Porto Marine picnic spots are located in a wooded area beside the River Lielupe and the marina. A barbecue is available at each site, while the grounds also include an asphalt access road and car parks.

Availability: advance reservation is required.
Price: small terrace for up to 10 people – EUR 100 per day; picnic area for up to 20 people – EUR 180 per day.
Reservations: tel. +371 26320011.
Fire and barbecue: lighting a fire is not permitted; visitors must use the barbecues provided at the picnic spots and bring their own charcoal.
Accessibility: the grounds have an asphalt access road and car parks. The picnic spots themselves are located in the forest without surfaced paths, but they can be reached with a pushchair and by bicycle. Access is also possible for people with reduced mobility, although the forest surface may make it more difficult.
Toilets: available.

Jūrmala Open-Air Museum

The picnic spot in the grounds of Jūrmala Open-Air Museum makes it possible to combine time outdoors with a visit to the museum exhibition and an exploration of Ragakāpa Nature Park. The site is available as a paid service and must be reserved in advance.

Availability: advance reservation is required.
Reservations: tel. +371 67754909; e-mail: brivdabasmuzejs@jurmala.lv.
Fire and barbecue: the fire area is available by reservation; visitors may light a fire or use their own portable barbecue.
Accessibility: due to the uneven terrain, access to the picnic spot may be difficult for people with reduced mobility and visitors with pushchairs.
Toilets: no toilet facilities are available within the museum grounds; during the main tourism season, a toilet is available near the museum grounds.

Neptūns

The picnic spot at Neptūns restaurant is located in an enclosed area in Jaunķemeri. It includes a designated fire area, while a children’s playground is available beside the restaurant.

Availability: advance reservation is required.
Fire and barbecue: a designated fire area is available, and barbecues may be used.
Accessibility: the site is easy to access.
Toilets: toilets and showers are available.

A Picnic on the Beach

Jūrmala Beach is also well suited to a simple picnic by the sea. Bring a blanket, a flask and a picnic basket, and choose either a livelier stretch of beach or a quieter part of the coast. A sunset picnic offers a particularly memorable atmosphere.

When leaving, please make sure the beach is clean and dispose of all waste in the designated bins.