Parks in Padua: all the shades of green

The parks that are open to the public in Padua are an important part of the city for many reasons.

They offer a chance to do physical exercise out in the open air, to relax, they help protect the environment in more trafficked areas and they even offer nutritional benefits thanks to the fruits grown in the urban orchards.

Green areas in Padua are made up of many public parks, playgrounds, gardens and urban parks. Often there are also rides suitable for various age groups such as seesaws, slides, swings and small carousels for children. There are also ponds, outdoor gyms and spaces suited for yoga, tai chi, rhythmic gymnastics and other practices.

Here’s a tour through Padua’s green spaces:

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Where to go running in Padua

Running in Padua: the routes preferred by runners and walkers

Running at sunset after work or first thing in the morning before starting your day can be one of the best times of day.
Other than keeping us in shape, running helps us relax and free our mind from every thought and worry.
To do this, you need to plan your jogging route. To help you in your search, here are the locals’ favourite running routes.

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