Île de loisirs d'Étampes, Recreation area and sports complex in Étampes, France.
The Île de loisirs d'Étampes is a large recreation facility spread across a natural landscape with lakes and green spaces south of Paris. The complex offers swimming pools, water features, mini-golf, tree climbing routes, and artificial ice skating rinks for year-round use.
The facility opened in 1977 as part of a regional plan to create recreational spaces in the greater Paris area. It became one of several similar centers developed throughout the region to serve residents seeking outdoor activities and leisure options.
The center serves as a gathering place where families and friends spend time together trying different sports and outdoor activities. It represents a local destination where people come to be active and enjoy the landscape away from the city.
The facility is accessible by the RER C train line, making it easy to reach from Paris. Activities are generally available from April through October, with most programs scheduled for Wednesdays, weekends, and public holidays.
The grounds house a large wave pool and are also home to live animals including Camargue horses and Scottish Highland cattle. This unusual combination of sports facilities with a mini-farm setting creates a distinctive experience for visitors of all ages.
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