The city of Milan abounds in greenery inspite of being a throbbing industrial region. Every region of the city has some green space for the city to take pride in, be it Parco Nord Milano in the North, or Parco Agricolo Sud in the South, the unique Parco delle Cave (Sand pit park) in the west and heading east, the Parco Forlanini with a beautiful lake and a few preserved shacks. Here are some of the best parks and gardens of Milan:
Parco Solari
This small public park stands in the south-western quarters of inner Milan and features a covered swimming pool, designed by the architect Arrigo Arrighetti in 1963. The park also has free Wi-Fi Internet access for the young and modern ones and a library for the old and traditional visitors. It abounds in a variety of trees like maple trees, cedars, magnolias, oaks and elm trees.
Parco delle Basiliche
Located in the southern inner city of Milan, the park has two prominent basilicas of Sant Eustorgio and San Lorenzo next to it. This is a comparatively new park which was used until 1840, for public hangings of condemned commoners.
Parco Ravizza
Standing in the South of Milan, the park was named after Alessandra Ravizza. This 35 square metres large Parco Ravizza was planned on the initially agricultural land. Where nowadays trees such as maples, elms, oaks and platens grow once the Camporicco shack stood.
Parco ex Trotter
Parco ex Trotter was once a horse racing ground and as such, it still holds the marks of the horse racing under the tree-lined alley and is also very comfortable for cycling, walking and jogging. A school for children with tuberculosis called Casa del Sole (House of the Sun) is also to be found on the park’s premises. Events and performances are held in the adjacent theatre Teatro nel Trotter (Theatre in Trotter).
The Public Gardens
The Public Gardens stands in the heart of Milan and takes pride in its well-manicured garden facilities. This was the first designated communal park in Milan and also has an old villa and museum on the gardens’ premises. The garden reflects Milanese art through the numerous magnificent sculptures, designed by many celebrity citizens of Milan.