West Park in Pilsen: Experience the Thrills of the Wild West – Your Escape from Boredom!
At West Park, you’ll encounter Indians, cowboys, gunfighters, and lots of excitement, adventure, and learning. This unique living museum, located just outside of Pilsen, offers an entertaining experience. If you wish to feel what a real gold rush was like or want to catch a glimpse of the American West’s settlement history, West Park has plenty to keep you engaged. You can have fun, play games, and sharpen your skills—try your hand at being an Indian, cowboy, or gold digger and see what life was like for the people of the Wild West! You’ll get to learn how to shoot a bow, throw a tomahawk, pan for gold, chase mustangs, or toss a lasso. You might even play the role of deputy sheriff for a moment and capture a photo with him in his wagon, or savor some delightful Wild West treats. You can also enjoy roasting sausages over the fire.
The West Park Living Museum of the American West might not have set hours, but it does host regular events all through the year. One much-anticipated event is the Indian Summer, scheduled for Saturday, September 20, 2025. This program will mainly highlight the indigenous cultures of the Americas, including their traditions, dances, and more. You will surely be drawn to the local museum exhibition featuring an array of authentic exhibits brought over from the USA—you can see Indian tepees, a miner’s claim for gold, a cowboy’s home, a fur trapper’s camp, a historical laundry setup, a period photographer, and a cabinet workshop.
West Park is situated in a scenic area on the borders of Pilsen, making it easy to reach. It’s merely a short walk from the Pilsen Zoo, so it’s a great chance to visit both attractions. Opening hours are from 11:00 to 18:00 and the admission fee is 150 CZK for adults, 100 CZK for children, and a family pass for two adults and two children costs 450 CZK.
August suburban camp
Do your kids love the Wild West? Then enroll them in the West Park Suburban Camp, taking place this year from August 18 to 12, 2025, Monday through Friday, from 7:45 a.m. to 4 p.m.. Throughout the camp, kids will acquire various essential skills that would have been useful in the Wild West. They will learn to understand natural laws, create different historical items, and work both independently and as part of a team. Importantly, they will also get a basic education about horse breeding and the role of cowboy horses, along with the chance to enjoy “the best views in the world from horseback”.
Children can be dropped off during the morning between 7:45 and 8:15 a.m., with parents able to pick them up in the afternoon between 3:45 and 4:15 p.m. Kids can enroll for the entire week or just a few days. The camp is suited for children aged 5 to 11 years (younger children who are capable and independent may join, subject to agreement).
Your children will be cared for by knowledgeable instructors trained to work with kids and experienced in areas like the history of the American West, cowboy shows, and horse breeding. There will always be a trained Health Officer present at the camp. Children can enroll for the full week or just for a day. The camp is open to kids from 5 to 11 years old (exceptions can be made for independent younger children). The cost for the entire week is 3,500 CZK, while attending for just a day will be 700 CZK. To register your children, email [email protected] or call 723 806 828.
