Milan not only is a capital of fashion and design, but also has many rich and diverse city green space. From a lake to a historic courtyard, from a forest park to a city center garden, these place have built a diverse system which is suitable for family relaxing activities. Whether a weekend trip or a daily relaxing, these play parks all an offer a dual experience of touching with nature and urban culture for children and kids.
1. Colonne di San Lorenzo
Address: Corso di Porta Ticinese, 20123 Milano MI, Italy
In the square of ancient Roman stone columns which has a strong sense of history, the Colonne di San Lorenzo combines urban culture and open spaces, and this play center often has many street shows and relaxing crowds gatherings. This play center is very suitable for parent-child slowly playing, children can freely play together and kids can explore in the urban atmosphere. As a city-based playground park, it balances history and modern vitality.
2. Parco Forlanini
Address: Via Cavriana, 20134 Milano MI, Italy
Website: https://www.comune.milano.it/wps/portal/ist/it/vivicitta/verde/progetti_verde/grande_parco_forlanini
The Parco Forlanini has many open grasslands and waterway trails, and it is large-scale ecological space which is rare in many cities. It can combine bike lanes and natural wetlands, so very suitable for outdoor sports and family picnic. Children can run and play in this play area. Kids can touch natural ecology, and it is a modern play park with full of energy.
3. Idroscalo
Address: Via Circonvallazione Est, 20054 Segrate MI, Italy
Website: https://idroscalo.org/
Phone number: +39 02 7020 8197
This play center of Idroscalo is called as the "sea of Milan" which is a heaven for water recreation, it has many bating, beaches, and sports facilities. This play center has many activities which are suitable for family vacation-style trips. Children can experience many activities with the water, kids can play in a feature safe area which is a play park taking sports and entertainment as one.
4.Parco Sempione
Address: Italy, Metropolitan City of Milan, Milan, 20121
Website: https://www.comune.milano.it/
This play center of Parco Sempione is located in Milan city centre which is most iconic "green lung" of the city and near castles and cultural buildings. The lakes, lawns, and play areas can build many multi-level spaces. Children can ride a bike and running in this play center, kids can enjoy the experience of natural integration with the city, so it is the most representative urban play park.
5.Giardini Publici
Address: Largo Giuseppe Dessì, 09123 Cagliari CA, Italy
The Giardini Publici is one of the most oldest in history public garden in Milan, it has many trees that can provide shade, its environment is quiet. This play center has children’s playground equipment and open lawns in this play park, and it is very suitable for family relaxation. Children can interact in a natural greenery, kids can play safely, and it is a comfortable play park in the city center.
6. Boscoincitta
Address: Via Novara, 390, 20153 Milano MI, Italy
Website: https://www.boscoincitta.it/
The Boscoincitta is a forest-type park in the city which emphasizes ecological protection and nature education. Its forest trails and farm experiences can let kids touch to nature. Children can observe its plants and animals, kids can learn in the natural class, so it is an immersive play park with more eco-friendly idea.
7. Rotonda della Besana
Address: Via Enrico Besana, 12, 20122 Milano MI, Italy
Website: https://www.lombardiabeniculturali.it/architetture/schede/LMD80-00207/
Phone number: +39 02 8846 5677
This ring-shaped architectural courtyard is full of art and history atmosphere which is often hold many exhibitions and cultural activities. Its open space is very suitable for family relaxation and easily walks. Children can freely explore in its building space, kids can also feel its artistic atmosphere, so it is a specialty play park balancing cultural and relaxing attributes.
8. Parco Alessandrina Ravizza
Address: Viale Toscana, 20136 Milano MI, Italy
Website: https://www.comune.milano.it/wps/portal/ist/it/vivicitta/verde/parchi/parco_ravizza
Phone number: +39 02 0202
The Parco Ravizza is a community-based green space, and its layout of many sports facilities and children's play areas is reasonable. Its environment is very active and is suitable for daily relaxing. Children can play between slides and grasslands, kids can join in many outdoor games, so it is a very popular daily play park for families.
9. SNAM Sports Complex Playground
Address: Italy, Metropolitan City of Milan, Milan, 20121
Website: https://www.comune.milano.it/argomenti/ambiente-e-animali/parchi-e-aree-verdi-attrezzate-a-milano/parco-sempione
The SNAM Sports Complex Playground can combine sports facilities and children's entertainment areas which focuses on health and vitality experience. Its multi-functional areas are suitable for kids of different age groups playing. Children can challenge themselves in the sports area, kids can experience the team games, so it is a modern and sports-themed play park.
10. Parco Giochi Castello
Address: Viale Miguel de Cervantes, 20154 Milano MI, Italy
The Parco Giochi Castello is located in West of the City which takes children’s play equipment as its core design, its space is safety and has a strong interaction. Its slides and climbing structure is rich. Children can freely release their energy in this play area, kids can enjoy the pure fun of games, so it is a classical play park that is specially created for families.
Milan's parks not only is a urban green space, but also is an important space which connects nature, culture, and family life. From a water area to a forest, from a historical site to community garden, these play parks can offer wide and rich growth and exploration areas for children and kids, but also let the city life is more warmth and vitality.
