It’s the height of summer and the temperatures in Padua are rising. So where can you go to find some shade, have fun with the kids, walk the dog, enjoy an aperitif, or enjoy cultural and sporting events — all surrounded by greenery? In Padua’s summer parks, of course!
- Where to find a truly inclusive park?
- Want a taste of the countryside… without leaving the city?
- Is there a park that combines music, culture, and relaxation?
- Looking for a peaceful corner in the city center?
- And Padua’s “most beautiful living room”?
Where to find a truly inclusive park?
Have you heard about the
Inclusive Municipal Park “Albero del Tesoro”
?
Located on Via Siena, in the Basso Isonzo area, it’s a true oasis of accessibility: 9,000 square meters of green space, inaugurated on June 11, designed for everyone — adults and children, with or without disabilities.
What will you find here?
🎠 Twelve inclusive play areas for children
🏋️♂️ Five accessible fitness stations
🌳 A vegetable garden, an orchard, and colorful paths
🪑 Coloured benches to sit, read, or rest
☕ A refreshment point for a tasty break
This park is the result of a project by the Robert Hollman Foundation, created with the collaboration of 18 non-profit organizations: a concrete example of inclusion and community participation.
Want a taste of the countryside… without leaving the city?
Head to Campo dei Girasoli, also in Basso Isonzo area (Via Bainsizza).
Why visit?
Because it’s a place where nature meets social life!
🌻 Wide green spaces
🏡 A charming farmhouse
🍹 A kiosk surrounded by greenery
🎪 Events, concerts, markets, children’s games
🐐 An educational farm with labs and workshops
🥗 A fully organic, locally sourced menu to taste real farm-to-table food!
Is there a park that combines music, culture, and relaxation?
Yes! Parco Milcovich, in the heart of Arcella, is the place to be.
In recent years it has become a landmark thanks to the lively “Arcella Bella” festival.
What can you do at Milcovich?
🎤 Attend concerts, shows, and talks
🍕 Eat at the food stalls (pizza, ethnic dishes, vegetarian options)
🍦 Enjoy an ice cream in the shade
🐶 Bring your four-legged friends
🛝 Let the children play in the children’s areas
A place truly for everyone, where you can easily spend the whole day… without ever getting bored!
Looking for a peaceful corner in the city center?
Don’t forget the
Giardini della Rotonda
, near Piazza Mazzini.
They’re more beautiful than ever after a full restoration, with:
🌿 New hedges and flowerbeds with perennial plants
💦 Five working circular fountains
🪑 Shady benches, perfect for reading or relaxing
From June 25 to September 7, you can also enjoy open-air cinema every evening with the “Al Bastione Moro II” film festival — only €3.50 a ticket!
And Padua’s “most beautiful living room”?
That’s the “ Giardini dell’Arena ”, a true jewel of the city, a precious cultural outpost located among three of the cities’ masterpieces: the 16th-century city walls, the Roman Amphitheater, and Giotto’s famous Scrovegni Chapel.
Why go?
🌳 To relax under centuries-old trees
🍔 To eat at the kiosks (burgers, traditional dishes, breakfast options)
To attend concerts and shows
🖼️ To join art installations and creative activities
📚 To read or study on a deckchair
And for cinema lovers? There is the “Arena Romana, Estate 2025” film festival, just a stone’s throw from the Arena Gardens, in the garden-theater of Palazzo Zuckermann, Corso Garibaldi 33.
So, where will you go today?
Whether you’re looking for relaxation, fun for the kids, cultural experiences, or simply some shade and peace, Padua is ready to welcome you in its parks.
Which one will you visit first?
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