#1Bakkagarður
Green space in Seltjarnarnes
Reykjavík Parks · Iceland
Reykjavík Parks
36 mappedReykjavík capital areaFree to visitOpen year-round
Út um allt / Visit Reykjavík
Út um allt / Visit Reykjavík
Út um allt / Visit Reykjavík36 parks and green spaces around Reykjavík, mapped. From Elliðaárdalur’s salmon-river valley to the Grótta shoreline — green spaces, woodlands and coastal paths across the capital region, each with the facilities, access notes and walking routes you actually need. All free, all open year-round.
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Public green spaces · open year-round · most have free parking
EntryAlways free
ParkingUsually free
OpenYear-round
DogsMany allow (check)Top parks
The headliners — river valleys, wooded hills and coastal reserves the capital area actually uses.
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Share#2Elliðaárdalur
Woodland in Reykjavík
#3Fossvogsdalur
Green space in Kópavogur
#4Grótta
Green space in Seltjarnarnes
#5Guðmundarlundur
Green space in Kópavogur
#6Gufunesbær recreational park
Green space in Reykjavík
#7Hafravatn
Lakeside spot in Mosfellsbær
#8Hamarinn
Green space in Hafnarfjörður
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When & how to visit Reykjavík's parks
Reykjavík’s parks are woven right into the city — you’re rarely more than a few minutes from a green space, a coastal path or a wooded hill. They’re busiest on bright summer evenings but stay open and used all winter (locals walk them in the snow). Bring proper footwear off-season, keep dogs leashed near Grótta’s bird reserve in nesting season, and pack out what you bring — most rural-feeling spots like the Heiðmörk woodland are unstaffed.
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Reykjavík’s parks & green spaces, compared
All 36 parks in the capital region, with what’s on the ground. Tap any name for the full guide — facilities, access and directions. Every one is free to visit.
| Outdoor area | Municipality | Type | Known for | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bakkagarður | Seltjarnarnes | Green space | Green space in Seltjarnarnes |
| Elliðaárdalur | Reykjavík | Woodland | Woodland in Reykjavík |
| Fossvogsdalur | Kópavogur | Green space | Green space in Kópavogur |
 | Grótta | Seltjarnarnes | Green space | Green space in Seltjarnarnes |
 | Guðmundarlundur | Kópavogur | Green space | Green space in Kópavogur |
 | Gufunesbær recreational park | Reykjavík | Green space | Green space in Reykjavík |
 | Hafravatn | Mosfellsbær | Lakeside area | Lakeside spot in Mosfellsbær |
 | Hamarinn | Hafnarfjörður | Green space | Green space in Hafnarfjörður |
 | Hamarkotslækur | Hafnarfjörður | Green space | Green space in Hafnarfjörður |
 | Heiðmörk | Reykjavík | Green space | Green space in Reykjavík |
 | Hellisgerði | Hafnarfjörður | Green space | Green space in Hafnarfjörður |
 | Hljómskálagarðurinn | Reykjavík | Green space | Green space in Reykjavík |
 | Hofsstaðir | Garðabær | Green space | Green space in Garðabær |
 | Hvaleyrarvatn | Hafnarfjörður | Lakeside area | Lakeside spot in Hafnarfjörður |
 | Klambratún | Reykjavík | Green space | Green space in Reykjavík |
 | Kópavogsdalur | Kópavogur | Green space | Green space in Kópavogur |
 | Laugardalur | Reykjavík | Green space | Green space in Reykjavík |
 | Leiruvogur | Mosfellsbær | Coastal area | Coastal area in Mosfellsbær |
 | Maríuhellar | Garðabær | Woodland | Woodland in Garðabær |
 | Nauthólsvík | Reykjavík | Coastal area | Coastal area in Reykjavík |
 | Plútóbrekka | Seltjarnarnes | Green space | Green space in Seltjarnarnes |
 | Rauðavatn | Reykjavík | Green space | Green space in Reykjavík |
 | Reykjalundarskógur | Mosfellsbær | Woodland | Woodland in Mosfellsbær |
 | Reynisvatn | Reykjavík | Lakeside area | Lakeside spot in Reykjavík |
 | Rútstún | Kópavogur | Green space | Green space in Kópavogur |
 | Seljatjörn | Reykjavík | Green space | Green space in Reykjavík |
 | Sjálandshverfi | Garðabær | Coastal area | Coastal area in Garðabær |
 | Stekkjarflöt | Mosfellsbær | Green space | Green space in Mosfellsbær |
 | The Adventure Park | Mosfellsbær | Green space | Green space in Mosfellsbær |
 | Urriðavatn | Garðabær | Lakeside area | Lakeside spot in Garðabær |
 | Valhúsahæð | Seltjarnarnes | Green space | Green space in Seltjarnarnes |
 | Varmá and Álafosskvos | Mosfellsbær | Green space | Green space in Mosfellsbær |
 | Vestursvæðin | Seltjarnarnes | Green space | Green space in Seltjarnarnes |
 | Viðey | Reykjavík | Green space | Green space in Reykjavík |
 | Víðistaðatún | Hafnarfjörður | Green space | Green space in Hafnarfjörður |
 | Vífilsstaðavatn | Garðabær | Lakeside area | Lakeside spot in Garðabær |
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Are Reykjavík’s parks and green spaces free?
Yes — every park here is public, free to enter and open year-round. Most have free parking too. They’re the capital area’s everyday green space, used by locals in every season.
Which park is closest to central Reykjavík?
Öskjuhlíð (the wooded hill under Perlan) and Laugardalur are minutes from the centre. Elliðaárdalur, a river valley with salmon and waterfalls, is a short drive or bus ride east — the city’s biggest green corridor.
Can I bring my dog?
Many areas allow dogs, and a few have dedicated dog parks — check each area’s access flags on its page. Where dogs are allowed, keep them leashed near playgrounds and bird nesting sites (especially Grótta in summer).
Are they open in winter?
Yes — these are open green spaces, not gated attractions, so they’re accessible all year. Paths can be icy or snowy in winter, so wear proper footwear; some lighting and facilities are seasonal.
Which areas are good for kids?
Look for the “Family-friendly” flag and facilities like playgrounds, water play features and football fields — Laugardalur, Valhúsahæð and many suburban green areas have them. Each area page lists exactly what’s on the ground.