Nicosia · Nicosia (Aglantzia)

Akademia (Alsos) Forest Park

FreeToddlers 0–4 · Kids 5–11OutdoorEasy by bus

A shady pine park with a large wooden playground, a bike track and picnic tables, a short hop from central Nicosia.

Wooden playground with towers and bridges under pine trees in the Akademia (Alsos) forest park, Nicosia

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Best for

Toddlers 0–4 · Kids 5–11

Cost

Free entry.

Activities

Playgrounds, Parks & promenades, Nature

Season

All year.

Opening hours

Opening hours change by season; check the official website before you go.

Time to allow

1–2 hours

Setting

Outdoor

Address

Entrances from Larnaca Avenue and Aglantzia Avenue, Nicosia

By bus

Easy by bus

About Akademia (Alsos) Forest Park

Officially the National Forest Park of the Paedagogical Academy, this park is known locally as the Akademia or Alsos (grove). It is smaller and closer to the centre than Athalassa, and its pine trees give welcome shade.

The Department of Forests lists a picnic area, pedestrian lanes, a bicycle track, a children’s playground and a kiosk. The wooden play area, with towers, bridges and slides, is the main draw for younger children.

What kids love, facilities and tips

What kids love

  • The wooden play towers, bridges and slides
  • Cycling and scooting on the park track
  • Picnics in the shade of the pines

Facilities

  • Playground
  • Picnic area
  • Bicycle track
  • Kiosk

Tips for parents

  • The pine shade makes this one of the better Nicosia playgrounds for warm days.
  • Bring bikes or scooters for the track.

Getting there

Taxi or car

For farm parks, waterparks out of town and mountain trips, a taxi or hire car is usually quicker with children and car seats.

More for kids in Nicosia

Lake surrounded by reeds and pine trees at Athalassa National Forest Park, NicosiaAthalassa National Forest ParkFree · 2–4 hoursLandscaped terraces and water feature in Akropolis Park, NicosiaAkropolis ParkFree · 1–2 hoursLeventis Municipal Museum in CyprusLeventis Municipal MuseumFree · 1–1½ hoursAerial view of the Cyprus Planetarium buildings and domeThe Cyprus PlanetariumPaid · 2–3 hours

Keep exploring

All places for kids in Cyprus →Plan the bus trip →Nicosia city guide →

Akademia (Alsos) Forest Park with kids: questions

Is Akademia (Alsos) Forest Park free?

Yes. Free entry.

What ages is Akademia (Alsos) Forest Park good for?

It suits toddlers (0–4), kids (5–11). Plan on 1–2 hours for a visit.

How do you get to Akademia (Alsos) Forest Park?

The park is between Larnaca Avenue and Aglantzia Avenue, inside the Nicosia urban area. City buses run along both avenues; check the journey planner for the nearest stop.

Sources

Information checked on 2026-10-09. Prices, hours and seasons change, so confirm with the venue before you go.

Deputy Ministry of Tourism: Cyprus for Families info paper (PDF) ↗Department of Forests ↗