Outdoor Activities

Find out about the outdoor facilities available to you and your toddlers in Bulgaria...

The traditional places for outdoor activities of toddlers in Bulgaria are the play parks in towns and cities. In bigger cities almost every neighbourhood has a public playground maintained by the local municipality. No fees are charged for using these.

Private playgrounds can be found at petrol stations, supermarkets or cafés and the children of customers are free to use the facilities available there.

There are official requirements for the safety of playgrounds in Bulgaria, developed by the Ministry of Regional Development and Public Works. It is the responsibility of local municipalities and owners of private establishments to make sure that playgrounds comply with these regulations.

Useful Links (in Bulgarian)

• Ministry of Education and Science
• Ministry of Health
• Ministry of Labour and Social Policy
• State Agency for Child Protection
• Online registration for kindergartens in Sofia
• Bulgarian Mothers Movement: a volunteer charity organisation

• Child Benefit
• Pre-primary Education
• Childcare Options
• Meeting Other Parents
• Outdoor Activities