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There are a number of places in Paris and the Ile-de-France that are dedicated areas to practice sports, and spend time outdoors. This page provides some information about the local leisure complexes and which sports can be done where. This is not a comprehensive list but a guide to what can be found where in the Paris and Ile-de-France region. Parc André Citroen (Arr 15)Opened in 1992, on the site of the former Citroën car factory, this is one of the largest parks to be recently created in Paris. It houses several feature gardens: the White Garden, the Black Garden, the six Serial Gardens and the Rock Garden. The park was designed to be used by the locals and a number of open spaces have been created for children's games, ball games, there are kids play areas, sand pits, ping-pong tables, abseiling, public lawns and guided visits around the park are also available where you can find out more about the history of the land. There is even a sanitised dog area close to the park.
Base Régionale de Plein Air et de Loisirs de Bois-Le-Roi (77)This is a 75-hectare open-air park set between the banks of the river Seine and the forest of Fontainbleau. Bois-le-Roi features horse riding, tennis and golf all year round and archery, mountain biking, windsurfing, canoeing and kayaking during the summer months. There is also a restaurant, equipped meeting room, playing fields, climbing wall, swimming, beach volleyball, and sailing instruction. English is spoken. Base de Plein Air et de Loisirs de Jablines-Annet (77)This is a large park which offers a number of diverse activities. All year round: catamaran sailing, sailing, canoeing, kayaking, tennis, ping-pong (table-tennis) and horse riding. Summer activities: windsurfing, pedal-boats, mini-golf, mountain biking, swimming, astronomy, micro-rockets and water skiing. English is spoken. Base de Plein Air et de Loisirs de Buthiers (77)This park is set in 135 hectares of forest in the south of Ile-de-France. There is a swimming pool, relaxation centre, water-slide, mountain bike circuit, climbing circuit, mini-golf, and tennis, as well as a restaurant, bar, cafeteria and a nature trail. English is spoken. Val-de-Seine (78)260 hectares of peaceful ponds beaches forests and meadows on the banks of the Seine are home to an equestrian centre, sailing club, tennis, pitch-and-putt, golf and sports grounds. During the summer there is swimming, water-slides, kayaking, canoeing, rowing boats for hire, fishing, mountain biking, (VTT circuit) and water-skiing. There is also accommodation available in the three star campsite, with two restaurants, a bar and meeting rooms. English is spoken Base de Plein Air et de Loisirs, Le Port Aux Cerises (91)This leisure complex offers a wide range of activities not far from the city centre. All year round there is tennis, crazy-golf, science activities and sailing. There are qualified instructors and examiners to do boat driving permits. During the summer months there is also a wave pool, pedal-boats, canoeing and kites flying, as well as a pony club, marina and restaurant. The website is in English. Parc Départemental Pierre Lagravèr (92)Located on a 25-hectare island on the Seine, this park offers a riverside setting for relaxation and sport, ideal for runners and cyclists. A total of five kilometres of paths are laid out in a loop and provide a large number of routes for walkers and runners. A cycle track runs alongside the park and a mountain biking track has been constructed to international standards. Features include a skating rink, Olympic pool, tennis courts, merry-go-round, children's playground, food outlets, fountains and a jogging trail.
Base Régionale de Plein Air et de Loisirs de Créteil (94)This park combines sporting facilities with a chance to learn about nature and ecology. There are catering facilities and function rooms so that you can celebrate a special event. As well as tennis, swimming pool, playground, restaurant, sailing, canoeing, windsurfing, table tennis, (ping-pong), wave pool, and fishing. Base de Plein Air et de Loisirs de Cergy-Neuville (95)This is a multi-activity leisure centre in 250 hectares of land in the Val d'Oise region. The centre combines water and land sports and English is spoken. There is a special water ski/tow that is unique to the region, pitch and putt, sailing, children's playground, pedalo, swimming, water-skiing, kayaking, badminton, rock climbing and tennis.
Plage de L'Isle-Adam (95)Plage l'Isle d'Adam is the largest "river beach" in France, it was created in 1895 as a get away for the Parisians. The beach covers 3 hectares with one hectare of imported fine sand. In the summer there are beach sports.
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