In Antonis Tritsis Park, an oasis of greenery in Athens
The artificial lake in the park
An oasis of greenery in western Athens is the "Antonis Tritsis" Environmental Awareness Park that offers to the residents peaceful moments close to nature and an escape from the life of the capital. Because it is the largest park in Athens it offers a lot to the visitor.
The water dominates with three artificial lakes with aquatic vegetation, Kifisida, Acheloida and Korykia with the first two being joined by a canal. In the lakes children will be happy to see geese and sea turtles.
The canal
Some of the activities you can do are walking, cycling and picnicking on the wooden tables by the lake under the shade of the trees. You can walk endless kilometers by the lakes and on the paths up to the hills. Inside the park there are cafes as well as a bicycle rental shop for adults and children.
The picnic area with the wooden tables
Of course there are also activities for children.
- Educational activities "Live the Park" (Zise to Parko) for groups of children or adults, families and schools. Contact phone numbers 210 23 23163, 210 23 13990
- Environmental Education Center "Center of the Earth" (Kentro tis Gis). Contact number 210 23 25380
- Estate Winery Pyrgos Vasilissis. Includes vineyards, winery, bottling plant, Queen Amalia's Tower, horse stable, wine tasting. Contact phone number 210 23 13607
For all activities you must contact the operator before your visit the park.
The park originated when, after the liberation from the Turks in 1828, the estates were bought and united by Greek and foreign landowners. Queen Amalia took a personal interest in turning it into a model farm, she expanded it and took care to be planted the trees we see today. It was back then that the first buildings and Queen Amalia's tower were built.
The park is located in the Municipality of Ilion. Its entrance is behind the Sklavenitis supermarket and there is also a parking lot. See the location below.
See more photos below.
The parking lot of the park
The entrance
Walking by the canal
View of the lake
Walks by the lake
A cafe
Bicycles for children and adults are available to rent in the park
