Riga

Riga’s canal parks fit a central morning run, the Daugava embankment opens up river views, and Mežaparks gives you a longer forest outing north of town. Use public transport for Mežaparks so the run starts among trees rather than on the approach roads.

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Canal parks · Bastejkalns & Kronvalda

Old Town & central hotels

2.3 km Loop

Daugava embankment

Old Town & riverside hotels

2.2 km Out & back

Mežaparks forest

Mežaparks & northern Riga

5.3 km Out & back

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Where to run in Riga

Canal parks · Bastejkalns & Kronvalda

A central park circuit following the canal through Bastejkalns and Kronvalda Park.

Approx. distance2.3 km

Underfoot

Paved paths

Start here

Public Bastejkalns park path west of the Freedom Monument.

Follow the public canal paths northwest into Kronvalda Park, then return on the mapped paths and crossings to Bastejkalns.

Getting there

Walk from the Old Town toward the Freedom Monument and the public canal-side park paths.

Before you go

Pause at street crossings and keep the pace gentle around bridges and sightseeing groups. Wet leaves and ice can make the canal-side slopes slippery. The route includes steps; walk these sections.

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Daugava embankment

A public embankment out-and-back southeast from Akmens Bridge along the Daugava.

Approx. distance2.2 km

Underfoot

Paved waterfront paths

Start here

Public eastern-bank promenade beside the old-town end of Akmens Bridge.

Follow the mapped paths to the marked turnaround on the public embankment toward Salu Bridge, then return along the same route.

Getting there

Walk from the Old Town toward Akmens Bridge and use the designated crossing to reach the public promenade.

Before you go

The embankment is exposed to wind and shared with cyclists. Use public crossing points, stay outside quayside compounds and avoid icy or flooded lower sections. The route includes steps; walk these sections.

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Mežaparks forest

A longer out-and-back through the forest on public park avenues, outside the zoo.

Approx. distance5.3 km

Underfoot

Paved avenues and compacted forest paths

Start here

Public southern end of Atpūtas aleja inside Mežaparks, west of the zoo entrance.

Follow the mapped public avenues north through Mežaparks to the marked turnaround, then return along the same paths.

Getting there

Take public transport to the Mežaparks area, then walk to Atpūtas aleja in the public park, west of the zoo entrance.

Before you go

Check for fenced-off concert and event areas before setting out. Stay on public park paths, give cyclists room and run in daylight if the forest junctions are unfamiliar to you.

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More places to run

Uzvaras Park

A separate green option on the left bank, with public paths and broad lawns. Use the current pedestrian layout and check event notices.

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Arkādijas Park

A smaller left-bank park with winding paths and slopes, suitable for a gentle outing. Give walkers space and use the designated street crossings on the approach.

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Sources & route notes

Researched using the official visitor and park sources below; not checked on foot. Maps and GPX files use the same saved OpenStreetMap pedestrian paths. Distances are approximate. Check local notices for access, gate hours and diversions.

Researched October 17, 2026