Bratislavský lesný park

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A chairlift to Koliba from the city, with the Kamzík TV Tower in the background

Bratislavský lesný park or Bratislava Forest Park is a "forest park" (actually a forest) in Bratislava, Slovakia, located in the foothills of the Little Carpathians. The park is managed by Bratislava City Forests, a non-profit organization.

The park covers an area of 27.3 km² (10.54 mi²), of which 96% is covered with forests; the rest consists of meadows, water and built-up areas. The park contains original flora and fauna such as grass snakes, stone crayfish, European badgers, red foxes, mouflons, field maple, and elderberry. The Vydrica river originates in the park's territory.

The park includes many localities popular among visitors, such as Železná studienka, Partizánska lúka (Partisan meadow), Koliba and the Kamzík TV Tower.