Veľký Draždiak
Veľký Draždiak is a popular recreational gravel pit lake in Petržalka, known as the "Petržalka Sea," offering summer events, family activities, and continuously improving amenities like free toilets, changing rooms, and a children's Zorba roller.

🌊 Veľký Draždiak, often called the "Petržalka Sea," is a beloved recreational gravel pit lake in Bratislava's Petržalka district.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 It's a vibrant hub for summer events and family fun, with continuous improvements for visitors.

Why Go

🎉 Enjoy the "Leto na Draždiaku" (Summer at Draždiaku) events, featuring animations, theater, and dance shows for families.
🌳 Benefit from the Petržalka municipality's acquisition of the surrounding land, ensuring free public access and ongoing revitalization.
🚽 Utilize the free flush toilets, changing cabins, and comfortable sun loungers and shades available during peak season.
🚲 Take advantage of new bike stands and a service bike stand with tools, a compressor, and a phone charger.
🤸‍♀️ Kids will love the free Zorba Roller, allowing them to "roll" on the water in an inflatable cylinder.
⛑️ Feel safe with the Water Rescue Service from OCTOPUS Water Protectors Association monitoring bathers during summer.

Why Avoid

⚠️ While water quality is suitable for swimming, it's officially a fishing ground, not a designated swimming pool – swimming is at your own risk.

Cost

💸 Entry: Free
🎢 Zorba Roller: Free
🚽 Toilets: Free

Hours

🎢 Zorba Roller: Daily 10:00 - 18:00 (mid-July to early September, weather permitting).
⛑️ Water Rescue Service: Daily 10:00 - 18:00 (during summer season, typically until September 5th).

Toilets

🚻 Free container-type public toilets are available near the Šutrovka, Barracuda, and Spojka bufets, with more planned.
✨ Cleaning staff ensure the cleanliness of toilets and changing room interiors.

Managed By

🏛️ Petržalka municipality: Owns and manages the land, overseeing improvements and public access.
🐙 OCTOPUS Water Protectors Association: Operates the Water Rescue Service and the Zorba Roller attraction.

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