We often spend our evenings strolling to this beautiful park on the eastern shores of Lake Zurich. It's at the end of a lovely promenade, starting at Bellevue in the city and ending at the Zürichhorn boat dock. At the park, you'll find large grassy lawns bordered by big trees, where many people go to picnic and kick the ball around with friends.

There’s a very nice an enclosed playground with swings, slides and water play. For a fee, you can visit “Chinagarten,” a meticulously landscaped Chinese-inspired garden with a pond.

Along the water, you’ll find the Fischergarten beer garden, one of our favorite lakeside cafes.

My favorite spot is the hidden pond with stepping stones, particularly lovely in fall when golden leaves fall into the water.