Play Day

Playgrounds and things to do with kids in Split

Zvoncac Playground
Diocletians Dream

Seated 15-minute virtual reality trip to Diocletian's palace as it was in AD 305, for ages 8 and up, narrated in eight languages.

Marjan First Viewpoint

First viewpoint on Marjan, the wooded hill park above Split, looking over the city and harbor.

Mestrovic Gallery

Villa gallery of sculpture in marble, bronze, wood and plaster, with a sculpture garden.

Museum of Illusions Split

Interactive museum of optical illusions and sensory installations, with a giant chair and a big-and-small room.

Sustipan Park

Pine park above sea cliffs, with a historic pavilion and shade under the pines.

Archaeological Museum in Split

Archaeology museum with a covered lapidarium, a garden and Roman sarcophagi, plus tactile models, Braille and audio.

Bacvice Beach

Sandy beach on the Split waterfront, where the local game picigin is played.

Croatian Maritime Museum Split

Maritime museum in a fortress, with ship models, vessels and navigation equipment.

Diocletians Palace Cellars

Roman substructure of Diocletian's Palace, an archaeological site to explore beneath the old town.

Emanuel Vidovic Gallery

Gallery of the Split painter Emanuel Vidovic in the old town, with kids workshops listed by the operator.

Emanuel Vidovic Park

Small Lovret park that the city notes is popular with kids.

Ethnographic Museum Split

Museum of traditional clothing, lace, crafts and musical instruments, set in the old palace.

Firule Beach

Beach of fine sand in a sheltered cove, noted by the city as a good fit for young kids.

Kasjuni Beach

Small pebble bay on the Marjan coast with a cafe and changing cabins.

Katalinic Hill Park

Hill park with a memorial lighthouse and the tomb of the unknown sailor.

Klis Fortress

Fortress at Klis, an excursion from Split, with a long history and a filming connection that kids find interesting.

Ovcice Beach

Beach along Split's seaside promenade route.

Riva Promenade

Palm-lined waterfront promenade with cafes and a view over the port.

Saint Domnius Cathedral

Cathedral in the old palace that began as Diocletian's mausoleum, with a bell tower that is visited separately.

Split City Museum

City history museum with a permanent exhibition and workshops tailored to different age groups.

Split Old Town Hall

Exhibition space in the old town hall on Narodni trg, with kids workshops listed by the operator.

Split Zoo

Small city zoo on Marjan hill that focuses on domestic animals.

Strossmayer Park (Dardin)

Park beside the palace's north wall, with a fountain and greenery.

Trstenik Beach

Natural beach with easy entry into the sea and a promenade along its east side.

Znjan Beach and Plateau

Beach with a renovated plateau and promenade that opened in 2025.