Park near Athens, 1 of 6
Park near Athens, 1 of 6: Pedion tou Areos



Pedion tou Areos is a 27.7-hectare park of pine-shaded paths, fountains, a rose garden and a botanical garden, designed in 1934 to honor the heroes of the 1821 revolution, 21 of whom stand as marble busts.
The main playground sits under the pines at the eastern end by Protomagias Square, mostly swings and low slides. A smaller toddler playground has a play ship, swings, a slide and a seesaw.