The best ones to enjoy with children
If you’re travelling as a family, knowing some of the best playgrounds in Mallorca can save more than one afternoon. After visiting a village, before dinner, or simply when the kids need to run around and play, having a good playground located nearby makes quite a difference.
And Mallorca offers options for almost any plan: large urban parks, play areas surrounded by pine trees, parks by the beach, and indoor alternatives for rainy or overly hot days.
In our case, when we plan a day out in Mallorca with children, we recommend not thinking of the playground as the only destination of the day. It’s more practical to combine it with a beach, a visit to Palma, or a nearby stop. If you have a car, you can also choose whichever playground best fits your route, without depending solely on what’s around your hotel.
The best playgrounds in Mallorca
1. Parc de Sa Riera, one of the most complete in Palma
Parc de Sa Riera is one of the most interesting options if you’re looking for space for children to play without leaving Palma.
Besides the play area, the park has large spaces for walking, sports facilities, a skatepark, and areas to simply sit or rest. Its paths are adapted for pushchairs and wheelchairs, and since 2024 it has a bar-café near the play area again.
It’s a good choice if you’re travelling with children of different ages, as it allows you to alternate playground games with other activities.
I’d combine it with a morning or afternoon visiting Palma, leaving the park as that break the little ones tend to appreciate after several hours of sightseeing.
2. Bellver Playground: playing among pine trees
For me, the setting makes the Bellver Playground one of the most special options in Palma.
It’s located within the forest near Bellver Castle and has games, slides, climbing elements, benches and picnic tables. The trees also provide plenty of shade, especially valuable during the hot months.
It has another advantage: you can turn the playground into part of a family excursion. A visit to the Bellver area, a walk through the forest and some playtime make for a much more complete plan than travelling there only to use the swings.
If you go by car, keep in mind that immediate parking can be limited, so it’s a good idea to arrive without rushing.
3. Parc de Ses Estacions, perfect if you’re in the centre
Parc de Ses Estacions is especially practical thanks to its location next to Plaça d’Espanya.
Visit Palma’s family guide highlights its green areas and a play area with elements such as a boat and a train.
I wouldn’t choose it as the main reason to cross Mallorca, but it is a perfect stop during a day around central Palma. If you’re travelling with young children and have been walking for several hours, having a place where they can play freely can completely change the pace of the day.
Its location next to the city’s main public transport hub also makes it especially easy to include in an urban visit.
4. Parc de la Mar: a playground with the Cathedral in the background
Few playgrounds can boast a setting like Parc de la Mar.
It’s located at the foot of Mallorca Cathedral and has a play area with different play modules, along with green spaces and benches. There’s also a paid car park with access from the park itself.
Here the combination is obvious: you can visit Palma’s old town and end the route by leaving some time for the children to play.
On family trips we usually recommend this kind of planning: alternating monuments and walks that interest adults more with spaces where children can move freely. It usually works much better than trying to cram all the sightseeing one visit after another.
5. Son Dameto, inclusive play and shaded areas
The renovated playground of Son Dameto stands out for a design meant to offer different types of play.
It has slides, a carousel, swings and climbing elements, including inclusive equipment. The renovation also added shade structures over the play area, with games mainly designed for ages 3 to 12.
It’s an interesting alternative if you’re looking for a neighbourhood park less tied to Palma’s major tourist routes.
For families staying several days in the capital, having this kind of quieter space located can be especially useful.
6. Parc de la Ribera: park and nature near Playa de Palma
If you’re staying near Playa de Palma, note down Parc de la Ribera.
Palma’s official family guide describes it as an area close to the beach, surrounded by pine forest, with paths suitable for walking, running or cycling, plus a playground and sports area.
It’s exactly the kind of park I most enjoy recommending during a holiday: it doesn’t force you to choose between a “beach day” or a “park day”.
You can combine both and adjust the schedule to the heat and the children’s tiredness.
7. Parc de Ciutat Jardí: play a few steps from the sea
Another good option by the coast is Parc de Ciutat Jardí.
It’s close to the beach and has a play area and sports area in a setting with trees and vegetation. Palma’s family guide also notes a café in the area.
During summer, I’d try to plan this kind of visit early in the day or in the late afternoon, avoiding play time coinciding with the hottest hours.
A simple plan can be beach in the morning, lunch, rest, and playground once the sun goes down.
8. Happy Land: an indoor playground for rainy days
Not every playground has to be outdoors.
Happy Land, in Palma, is an indoor alternative with a ball pit, trampolines, an adventure zone and bumper cars. The company recommends certain play areas for children over seven and states that children under six must be accompanied by an adult.
This type of venue is especially useful if it rains, if it’s too hot, or if you simply need a different plan after several days at the beach.
Hours, prices and conditions can change, so I always recommend checking their website before heading over.
Free playgrounds or theme parks?
It’s worth distinguishing between the two.
If you’re simply looking for free playgrounds in Mallorca, places like Sa Riera, Bellver, Ses Estacions or the parks near Playa de Palma fit that purpose better.
If you want to dedicate half a day or a full day exclusively to children’s entertainment, you can widen the search towards theme parks and family centres. Mallorca has alternatives such as water parks, trampoline parks, tree-top adventure courses or family attractions; Turisme Petit, for example, lists options such as Katmandu Park, Aqualand, Jungle Parc, Palma Aquarium, Palma Jump and Hidropark.
These are different kinds of plans, and I’d choose based on the children’s age and the time available.
How to get around Mallorca’s playgrounds with children
If you’re going to stay only in Palma, many parks can be combined on foot or using public transport.
When your holiday includes Palma, beaches and different parts of the island, having a car offers much more freedom. Our advice is to group plans by area: if you’re at Playa de Palma, combine beach and park; if you’re visiting the centre, make the most of Ses Estacions or Parc de la Mar; and if you’re heading to Bellver, set aside time to enjoy the forest too.
If you’re travelling as a family, you can check our family car hire in Mallorca, or, if you’re a larger group, our MPV rentals in Mallorca.
And if you’re going to cover quite a few kilometres during the holiday, always check what the rate actually includes. At Autos Mallorca we offer car hire in Mallorca with no excess, with unlimited mileage, a full-to-full fuel policy and no pre-authorisation holds on your balance.
That way you can decide each morning whether it’s a park, beach or excursion day without doing the maths on kilometres covered.
Frequently asked questions about playgrounds in Mallorca
What’s one of the best playgrounds in Palma?
Sa Riera is one of the most complete options thanks to its combination of children’s games, open spaces, sport and services. Bellver stands out especially for its natural setting and shade.
Are there free playgrounds in Mallorca?
Yes. Many urban parks and public play areas in Palma are free to access. Indoor centres, theme parks and private attractions usually require a ticket.
Which park should I choose near the beach?
La Ribera and Ciutat Jardí are two very practical options for combining play and coast within the same day.
Where to go with children if it rains in Mallorca?
Indoor playgrounds and leisure centres are the most convenient option. Happy Land is an alternative in Palma, and other indoor family venues also exist on the island.
Is it worth hiring a car in Mallorca if you’re travelling with children?
It depends on the itinerary. To stay only in Palma, it isn’t essential. If you want to combine beaches, villages, parks and excursions across different areas, having a car makes organising things much easier and lets you adapt the day to the children’s pace.
Mallorca with children: leave time to play too
Travelling to Mallorca as a family doesn’t have to mean filling every day with big excursions. Sometimes the plan children enjoy most is exactly the simplest one: a slide, some time running among trees, or a stop to play after a morning of sightseeing.
My recommendation is to locate a couple of playgrounds in Mallorca near each area you plan to visit and use them as wildcards throughout the trip.
And if you want to move between them freely, you can hire your car in Mallorca with Autos Mallorca and organise your holiday at your own pace, with unlimited mileage and fully comprehensive insurance with no excess.
