• Dragon slide for ages 8-12: the tongue slide at the Jardin du Dragon is kept for that age group, while the swings and seesaws below are open to all
• Farm opens weekend afternoons: the animal areas are free from 3pm to 7pm on Saturdays and Sundays, and the walking path is open daily 8am to 8pm
• Play garden shuts in rain or heat: the Jardin des Vents et des Dunes (daily 10am to 8pm) can close when its surfaces get slippery or too hot, so call +33 1 40 03 75 75 before a special trip

Parc de la Villette covers 55 hectares along the Canal de l'Ourcq, with ten themed gardens, big lawns for running and picnics, and red folly pavilions. Kids head for the Jardin du Dragon and its tongue slide, the seaside-themed Jardin des Vents et des Dunes, and the farm with donkeys, goats, chickens and sheep. Little Villette runs free weekend play and children's shows.