Description of the trail:

Liepāja Seaside Park is one of the biggest dendrological parks in Latvia with more than 140 local and foreign tree species. It is 3 km long and offers wide recreational and walking opportunities for the whole family. There is a number of noteworthy interest objects in the Park – concert stage Pūt, vējiņi!, the Swan Pond with fountains, a small island and bridges, the memorial site to Liepāja rock band Līvi – musical and illuminated environmental design object Spoku koks (Ghost tree), as well as the biggest drums in Latvia, reminding that Liepāja is the capitol of Latvian music. There is also the NBA basketball court in the Park constructed as a gift from the famous basketball player Kristaps Porziņģis, who was born in Liepāja. The Park is located on the sea coast with a wide beach area, which has got the Blue flag award certifying its good quality. It is also the first beach in Latvia, which is adapted for people with visual and movement impairment.

Location: Liepāja
Suggested starting point: crossroad of Liepu and Peldu Streets

Starting poing of the trail in the map: Lat: 56.50629, Lon: 20.99717

Accessibility:

Hiking time: 1 – 1,5 h

Distance: Route may be adjusted as needed

Marking: Marked with direction signs

Type: Loop

Difficulty:  

Trail surface: Gravel, brick paving, wooden boardwalk, asphalt

Facilities:   

Getting there: by car, by bus

Rules to follow: 

Trail administrator: Liepāja City Council, 63404750, pasts@liepaja.lv 

Info: Liepāja Region Tourism Information Office, 5/6 Rožu Square, Liepāja, +371 29402111, info@liepaja.travel, www.liepaja.travel/en

Closest shops and gas stations: Liepāja