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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