Lakes & swim
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No photo yetJarun Lake
A 240-hectare lakeside recreation complex ('Zagreb's sea') with beaches, a 7 km loop path and watersports.
Water bowlsSwim access
Free
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Parks · Maksimir
Maksimir Park
Zagreb's oldest public park (316 ha, founded 1787) with five lakes, oak woodlands, meadows and the city zoo.
Why it made the list
A vast, historic green lung with a fenced off-leash dog zone and miles of shaded trails.
Good to know before you go
Dogs must be leashed outside the dedicated fenced off-leash zone (the 'pseće igralište' near the second lake); managed by the public institution Maksimir (park-maksimir.hr).
Practical notes
- Head left from the main entrance for the off-leash zone
- trams 4, 7, 11 and 12 stop at the entrance.
What is available on site
- Water bowls
- Shaded seating
- Off-leash area
- Fenced
House rules and verification
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