Esplanade Rest Park is the first bike park in the Baltics covering an area of 4 hectares in the urban environment. This park includes a variety of areas – a skatepark, an asphalted cycling track, an adventure trail and a children’s area. The park is multifunctional and is adapted for 8 different vehicles – mtb, bmx, street, balance bike, skateboard, longboard, roller skates and scooter. There are many walking trails so this park is accessible to both locals and city guests.
A skatepark is a reinforced concrete structure. A visual and functional solution of the skatepark goes hand in hand with the city overview. Each edge of the stucture delights park users.
The cycling track is the place for active rest and it is adapted for cyclists of all ages and cycling levels. This is specially constructed asphalt track that consist of the mounds of various sizes, turns and small jumps. The cycling track can be seen freely from any point so there is no risk of collision. There is soft lawn around the track.
The children’s cycling track is similar to cycling track for adults however only in smaller sizes. The height of the mounds is less than 30 cm, they are gentle and suitable for children’s level.
Skills park is only for cyclists. An interesting approach and integration of different structures – all it makes the trip exciting. Skills park is nature and environmentally friendly and it perfectly integrates into the landscape.
The children’s skills park. The difference between adult’s and children’s skills park is in sizes, types of installed constructions and levels of complexity.
Music Square in Esplanade Rest Park is a place for rest and walks in Daugavpils. The central theme of this recreation and walking area is the sounds of music in an urban environment. This is very symbolic, as the Square is located directly opposite Staņislavs Broks Daugavpils Music Secondary School.
The Swamp Trail is a unique tourist and nature exploration object. The Swamp Trail is a 1.5-kilometre-long trail with several viewing platforms and hides for bird and animal watching. The trail is located in the Esplanade Wetland next to the Latgale Zoo. You can explore the diverse life of the swamp’s inhabitants in two ways: by taking a leisurely stroll along the well-maintained trail, or by taking on the role of a field researcher and choosing an adventurous route.
Free tap for drinking water is available in the Music Square in the Esplanade Rest Park.