Picnic spots for a leisurely break in a scenic environment
A picnic allows you to combine a break from the everyday rush with quality time with family or friends in a relaxed atmosphere. While picnic spots in Jelgava County and elsewhere in Latvia are usually located along nature trails or riverbanks, Nākotnes Park has created comfortable and well-equipped picnic spots in a landscaped apple orchard. Whether you’re looking for a peaceful retreat for two or a small outdoor celebration, Nākotnes Park has everything you need.
What do the picnic areas in Nākotne Park offer?
A harmonious and unique environment
The picnic areas are located in the 7.4-hectare apple orchard of the former collective farm “Nākotne”. The landscaped garden, which is more than 75 years old, is home to 10 varieties of apple trees that were popular in Soviet times and are still recognisable today. Onions, Pear apples, Sugar Plums, Antonovka and others. During harvest time, everyone can taste the delicious apples right in the orchard.
| 30 EUR/day | Price per picnic area |
All necessary equipment available
Future Park The apple orchard is suitable for picnics and outdoor recreation. Available at picnic areas with tables, benches and hammocks, and you can rent the necessary equipment. When booking a picnic Future Park apple orchard, you can book a barbecue and skewers, charcoal and electricity for an extra fee.
Various leisure options
The apple orchard is the perfect place for a short respite or a relaxing longer stay with overnight accommodation and a sauna with hot tub. Families with children will appreciate the playground’s proximity to picnic areas. And the garden shelters allow you to enjoy a picnic in any weather.
Why choose a picnic for your holiday?
A picnic is a simple way to organise a positive and emotional holiday, strengthening relationships and creating unforgettable memories. Shared conversations and activities, while enjoying delicious food and a beautiful scenic setting, are the key to a successful picnic. The more carefully the picnic sites are chosen, the more enjoyable the overall atmosphere will be, helping you to disconnect from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and enjoy a true, balanced break in nature. The availability of a wide range of activities makes a picnic a worthwhile choice for couples and families with children, as well as groups of friends and work colleagues.
For families with children
A picnic is an opportunity for the whole family to spend quality time together – talking, playing and eating together. Well-maintained picnic areas provide a safe environment for creating unforgettable memories.
For couples
Being outdoors encourages open conversations and genuine emotions, creating an environment of intimacy where couples can not only strengthen their bond, but also regain inner peace, disconnect from everyday anxieties and spend time with each other. Nature heals and emotionally recharges, allowing you to be here and now – to feel, hear and appreciate each other’s presence anew. Even a simple picnic in an apple orchard can be a special experience that brings you closer than any expensive gift.
For groups of friends
The rush of everyday life and the lack of time gradually weaken even the closest friendships – conversations become superficial and time spent together increasingly rare. That’s why a picnic is a great way to pause for a moment, strengthen the bonds of friendship and, while chatting leisurely, reminisce, laugh about old memories and make new ones.
For company teams
A picnic is an informal, natural and creative environment for team building and strengthening relationships. Free from formal constraints, away from the office and in nature, it is easier for colleagues to let loose, get to know each other from a different perspective and build a more genuine bond. It is experiences like these that foster a positive microclimate, build trust and improve intra-team communication.
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When is the best time to go on a picnic?
Although picnics can be enjoyed at almost any time, late spring, summer and early autumn are considered particularly suitable seasons – seasons when nature is abundantly glorious and the weather is still suitable for relaxing in the great outdoors. The choice of picnic location and timing can help to create and enhance the desired atmosphere. Future Park The apple orchard will create a truly romantic atmosphere during the sunset hours when the apple trees are in bloom in May, while warm summer afternoons are ideal for family meals, children’s games or friends’ get-togethers. In late summer and autumn, when the apples from the apple orchard have ripened, picnics in the Future Park can be combined with a delicious apple tasting.
How to organise a picnic?
The first step in organising a picnic is choosing the best date and location. Many picnic places in Zemgale are available to visitors both free of charge and with advance registration and payment. Choosing a paid venue provides a better environment, the necessary equipment in working order and more security that the venue will be available at the time of your choice. Also Future Park picnic areas must be reserved in advance, guaranteeing a peaceful rest or planned event in a unique and beautifully landscaped setting. You can make a reservation for a picnic area by calling or writing Future Park team:
Questions and answers
The adventure and inspiration place “Future Park” is a 50-hectare area where families with children, groups of friends and colleagues, lovers and lovers of life, as well as everyone who loves a good rest will have an exciting time.
Is it possible to book picnic areas without booking a tour of the whole Future Park?
Yes, picnic areas In Future Park can also be booked separately, without a tour of the other attractions. This option is suitable for those who simply want to relax in a harmonious environment or organise a small outdoor event using the available equipment and environment.
How long can I use the picnic area and are there any restrictions?
Picnic areas can be used for short breaks of a few hours or for longer stays, such as all day or overnight stays. The time is agreed at the time of booking and restrictions only apply if there are other bookings for that day or time.
Is the venue also suitable for small events?
Yes, the apple orchard is suitable for small celebrations – birthdays, family anniversaries, dates or graduations. The venue can be tailored to the event by prior arrangement, with equipment, decorations or additional services such as barbecue hire or electricity connection.