The following is a brief summary of the parks and recreational areas available, within the city of Rome, and what each one offers in the way of healthy relaxing outdoor activities such as: hiking, trails, recreational activities and rentals.
| PARK NAME |
HOW TO GET THERE |
ACTIVITIES OFFERED |
| PINCIO |
Metropolitan Line A
Flaminio or Spagna stops |
The Pincio is easily accessible from the terrace of Trinitą dei Monti. |
| VILLA BORGHESE |
Metropolitan Line A
Flaminio or Spagna stops |
Skating, skateboarding, cycling or mountain biking along the lake row boats available for hire from 9.30 A.M.-6:00 P.M.) |
| PASSEGGIATA DEL GIANICOLO |
Accessible by car or on foot from Via Garibaldi, at the end of Via della Scala.
To Trastevere: bus 115 from Viale Trastevere |
Very romantic setting, especially after sunset.
The most complete panorama of the city may be seen From the 'Faro della Vittoria' |
| VILLA TORLONIA |
Buses 90 or 36 from Termini Station |
Inside are a museum which offers 'Liberty style' windows and the Museo del Casino dei Principi |
| VILLA GLORI |
Bus 910 from Termini Station
Train line-Roma Nord: Euclide stop (end of the line at piazzale Flaminio) |
Beautiful gardens for walking |
| VILLA ADA |
Located along Via Salaria, to the north of Roma
Buses: 86, 92 or 310 from Termini Station |
Play area, skating rink, jogging trail, pond on the eastern edge |
| GIARDINI DEL LAGHETTO DELL'EUR |
Metropolitan Line B
Eur Palasport stop |
Rowing school
Along the north shore 'lo Chalet' offers cold drinks; on the opposite bank is Giolitti for ice cream and specialty drinks |
| VILLA PAMPHILI |
Buses: 44, 710, 870, 31, or 791 along Via Leone XIII
Entrances: Via di San Pancrazio, Via Aurelia Antica, Via della Nocetta, Piazzetta del Bel Respiro, Via Leone XIII
Hours: October- February: 7:00 A.M.-6:00P.M.
March-September: 7:00 A.M.-8:00 P.M.
April-August: 7:00 A.M-9:00 P.M |
Free access: skating rink, playground on west side
Fee charged: Jogging Path, with locker room and showers |
| PARCO DI MONTE MARIO |
Metropolitan Line A
Lepanto stop then bus 70 to the end of the line. It's a 10 minute walk from there |
Play area for small children.
Wooded path up to panoramic view of the city and the offices of 'Roma Natura' regional authority for the management of protected areas |
