Parks of Bergamo – Guide to Nature, Play, and Outdoor Activities
Discover Bergamo’s Most Beautiful Parks and Gardens
Bergamo is not only history, art, and delicious food – it’s also a surprisingly green city.
From historic gardens to wide open spaces for sports, and hidden corners perfect for reading a book, every neighborhood has its own little gem.
This guide brings together the city’s most beautiful and unique parks, with curiosities, practical tips, and ideas on how to include them in your itinerary.
Whether you’re on holiday with your family, as a couple, or traveling solo, you’ll find the perfect green space for you.
Highlights: playground for children up to 10 years old, baby pit stop with changing tables and nursing chairs.
In the heart of lower Bergamo, inside the 19th-century garden of the City Hall, you’ll find a small family-friendly green space. The playground is safe and well-kept, and the baby pit stop offers everything parents need for little ones: changing tables, nursing chairs, and a comfortable rest area. Open during office hours only.
Highlights: playgrounds, miniature train, ornamental pond, refreshment area, small farm animals.
Opened in 1950, it was Bergamo’s first public park. For generations of children, the coin-operated train and the aviary with peacocks and other birds have been irresistible attractions. Shaded paths and benches make it ideal for a quiet break, while the playgrounds and animal enclosures make it a favorite for families.
Highlights: free municipal play center for children aged 3–11, creative workshops.
A space where play meets creativity. The Locatelli Children’s Center offers free activities such as cooking classes and craft workshops. In summer, the park comes alive with outdoor events and games, becoming a meeting point for local families.
Highlights: 19th-century garden with monumental trees, pond, romantic statues.
Once a private garden, Parco Caprotti retains the charm of the 19th century with shaded paths, a pond with swans, and ivy-covered statues. In summer, it hosts cultural events and open-air exhibitions. Perfect for a relaxing stroll or a quiet reading spot.
Highlights: historic garden, elegant walkways, shaded areas, close to Accademia Carrara.
Parco Marenzi is a refined 19th-century garden just steps from the Accademia Carrara and the GAMeC modern art gallery. Once belonging to the Marenzi family, it still retains the elegance of a private garden with centuries-old trees, manicured paths, and shaded spots perfect for resting after a museum visit. Restoration projects are currently enhancing its ornamental pond and plant life.
Highlights: Bergamo’s largest park, 2.2 km loop trail, ponds with wildlife, dog area, free outdoor gym equipment, playgrounds, events.
Parco della Trucca is the city’s “green giant”: 193,000 square meters of lawns, trees, and ponds. It’s perfect for running, cycling, or relaxing with a picnic. In the warmer months, it hosts a snack bar and open-air sports activities, while in winter it remains a peaceful oasis. Since 2021, part of the park has been dedicated to the Bosco della Memoria (Memory Forest), featuring an installation by Giuseppe Penone among Himalayan birch trees, in memory of the victims of COVID-19.
Highlights: large panoramic lawn, views over Lower Town, wooden playground, cultural events.
Located near the former monastery of Sant’Agostino, this park is loved by students and visitors for its sunny lawn and stunning views. The wooden playground offers fun for children in a safe, green environment. In summer, it becomes a venue for concerts and festivals like Bergamo Jazz.
Highlights: historic garden, panoramic terrace, romantic atmosphere, shaded and cool in summer.
A small 19th-century gem along the path to San Vigilio, this garden offers panoramic views and an intimate atmosphere. Sheltered from the sun, it’s the perfect spot to enjoy some cool shade on hot days. Ideal for a refreshing break during a walk in the hills.