The park was originally established in 1839 as the garden surrounding the first state-funded resort facility in the Russian Empire.
The Ķemeri water tower, located within the park, is one of the few remaining examples of early 20th-century functionalist water architecture in the region.
Sulfur-rich spring water, known locally as 'h2s water', flows naturally to the surface throughout the grounds, creating a distinct scent often associated with the area.
The park was redesigned in the 1920s to incorporate a series of bridges and winding canals meant to mimic romantic English-style gardens.
The 'Ķirzaciņa' spring is named after a bronze lizard sculpture that has adorned the site for generations, serving as the park's unofficial mascot.
Ķemeri Resort Park is an expansive 19th-century landscape park centered on the historic Ķemeri water tower and the Vēršupīte river. The park is recognized for its unique sulfurous mineral spring architecture and network of meandering walking paths designed in the early 1900s. It features the iconic 'Līvija' pavilion, a restored neoclassical structure overlooking the central pond. Visitors can explore various sulfur springs, including the famous 'Ķirzaciņa' (Little Lizard) spring which remains accessible. The grounds are part of the broader Ķemeri National Park ecosystem, blending manicured garden paths with natural forested wetlands. Restoration efforts completed in recent years have revitalized the historic landscape design and the white wooden bridges spanning the park's canals. The site serves as a historical monument to the legacy of Latvian balneological health resorts.
The central white neoclassical pavilion bridge overlooking the canal during the golden hour.
Bring comfortable walking shoes suitable for gravel paths and potentially damp woodland trails.
The sulfur water has a potent, egg-like odor; be prepared for the smell, which is concentrated near the spring access points.
Combine your visit with the nearby Great Ķemeri Bog Boardwalk for a complete experience of the national park's diverse terrain.
Do not attempt to drink the sulfur water directly from the springs unless marked as safe, as it is mineral-heavy and untreated.
Maintain silence near the sulfur springs and do not disturb the local wildlife, particularly in the wetlands sections.
