When visiting a city like Florence with children it’s always good to organize the day taking their needs into account. Some of Florence museums organize activities and guided tours tailored made for kids, but it’s always good to know where the closest green area/playground is.
Here’s a list of some gardens located in the city center or in its close proximity: a sort of “where to play outdoor” itinerary.
Near Santa Croce there’s the garden of Borgo Allegri, while in sant’Ambrogio district there’s one in Piazza d’Azeglio.
In Oltrarno, there’s Giardino di Carraia, near San Niccolò tower, while near Boboli Garden (which is considered a museum, and where playing is not allowed) children can burn some unspent energy in the former Royal Stables park.
Many green areas and playgrounds are also situated along the river: Anconella (east) and Cascine park (west), or in its proximity: the Boschetto garden of Villa Strozzi can be quickly reached on foot from Ponte alla Vittoria.
And lastly, Orticoltura Garden, in the north of the city center, just a few steps away from piazza della Libertà, is characterized by vast spaces where to run freely and a nice playground.
Borgo Allegri
piazza Massimo D'Azeglio
via dell'Erta Canina
piazzale di Porta Romana
Parco delle Cascine, Piazzale delle Cascine, 50144 Firenze FI, Italia
Parco Dell'anconella, Via Villamagna, 50126 Firenze FI, Italia
Via Pisana, 77, 50143 Firenze FI, Italia
Via Vittorio Emanuele II, 4, 50139 Firenze FI, Italia
