The largest Metropolitan Park of the Attica Basin
Between Ilion, Kamatero and Chaidari, lies the Metropolitan Park Antonis Tritsis, one of the most important green lungs of the city. With an area of 1,20 hectares, six artificial lakes and 389 species of plants, it is a natural paradise ideal for recreation, nature observation and environmental education.
The park was created in the 1980s, with the vision of becoming a 'park for all', a place where ecology, culture and community meet. It hosts a wide range of activities, from educational programs to cultural festivals and volunteer activities.
The biodiversity of the park is impressive: more than 170 species of birds, including herons, cormorants, buzzards and ducks, find refuge in its lakes and wet meadows. The vegetation includes eucalyptus, cypress, pine and fig trees as well as reed, while in some places old olive groves are preserved, reminding the rural history of the area. The lakes, connected by canals, are the hallmark of the park and reflect the light of the Attica sky, creating a landscape of rare serenity.
Start your walk from the Bird Watch, a wooden tower overlooking the lakes and waterfowl. Continue to the Water Recycling Unit and the Organic Farm, where you will see how vegetables are grown sustainably.
In addition to the nature trails, the park features bike lanes, hiking trails, sports facilities, playgrounds, and small cafés that offer moments of relaxation under the trees. The Centre for Environmental Education also plays an important role. There, workshops are held for children, schools and families, focusing on sustainability and the protection of the ecosystem.
During the summer months, don't miss the Environmental Festival and outdoor concerts at the park's natural amphitheatre. On the banks of the lakes, you can have a picnic or just sit on one of the wooden benches, letting the gaze slip through the greenery.
The park was created in the 1980s, with the vision of becoming a 'park for all', a place where ecology, culture and community meet. It hosts a wide range of activities, from educational programs to cultural festivals and volunteer activities.
The biodiversity of the park is impressive: more than 170 species of birds, including herons, cormorants, buzzards and ducks, find refuge in its lakes and wet meadows. The vegetation includes eucalyptus, cypress, pine and fig trees as well as reed, while in some places old olive groves are preserved, reminding the rural history of the area. The lakes, connected by canals, are the hallmark of the park and reflect the light of the Attica sky, creating a landscape of rare serenity.
Start your walk from the Bird Watch, a wooden tower overlooking the lakes and waterfowl. Continue to the Water Recycling Unit and the Organic Farm, where you will see how vegetables are grown sustainably.
In addition to the nature trails, the park features bike lanes, hiking trails, sports facilities, playgrounds, and small cafés that offer moments of relaxation under the trees. The Centre for Environmental Education also plays an important role. There, workshops are held for children, schools and families, focusing on sustainability and the protection of the ecosystem.
During the summer months, don't miss the Environmental Festival and outdoor concerts at the park's natural amphitheatre. On the banks of the lakes, you can have a picnic or just sit on one of the wooden benches, letting the gaze slip through the greenery.
