Playgrounds and things to do with kids in Jerusalem

Central park with fountains, green space and views of the Old City walls.

Hands-on science museum with demonstrations and workshops, a kids' wing with diaper stations, and a nursing room.

Sculpture garden with paths linking King David Street to Yemin Moshe, and a lion fountain at the southern end.

Large park with playgrounds, picnic lawns, a skate area, a climbable dragon sculpture and the Train Theater at the far end.

Large park with lawns, walking paths, picnic areas, playgrounds and skating.

Linear park of about 7 kilometers along old railway tracks, with foot and bike paths, pergolas and sitting corners.

Hillside zoo with animal habitats, aviaries and a kids zoo, plus a zoo train and accessible restrooms at the entrance.

Open plaza at the Western Wall, an active religious site, with drinking fountains and public restrooms nearby.

Pedestrian shopping street with cafes and street performers.

Archaeological park beside the Southern Wall with excavated ancient streets and ruins.

Aquarium next to the zoo with indoor exhibits on the aquatic habitats and marine life of Israel.

Art and archaeology museum with a scale model of ancient Jerusalem.

Botanical garden at Givat Ram with winding paths through plant collections and a tropical greenhouse.

Old railway station turned into a precinct of food stalls, shops, Train World and community events.

Motion theater in Mamilla with moving seats and sound, telling stories from the city's history for ages 5 and up.

Citadel museum by Jaffa Gate with city history exhibits, multimedia displays, views, and lifts and ramps.