Bologna

Giardini Margherita is the straightforward choice close to the old city. Nicholas Green offers another neighborhood park circuit to the west, while Parco della Chiusa in Casalecchio gives you a longer outing through woods and the Reno valley. Travel directly to that park rather than running the busy approach roads.

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Giardini Margherita

South of the old town

2.7 km Loop

Parco della Chiusa · Talon

Casalecchio di Reno

4.7 km Loop

Parco Nicholas Green

Certosa & western districts

2.7 km Loop

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Where to run in Bologna

Giardini Margherita

A leafy park circuit around the lawns and pond, close enough for a short outing from the center.

Approx. distance2.7 km

Underfoot

Park paths, paved and unpaved

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Public northwestern park path near the Porta Castiglione entrance.

Head east on the public paths along the northern lawns, then south past the pond area and back along the western side.

Getting there

Walk from the old town through Porta Castiglione and enter the public park paths.

Before you go

Give pond visitors and families room. Keep to the paths outside the café and greenhouse grounds, and check tree-work or storm notices at the entrances.

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Parco della Chiusa · Talon

A longer mixed woodland circuit in the Reno valley, with slopes and quieter paths beyond the city.

Approx. distance4.7 km

Underfoot

Woodland paths

Start here

Public park path at the northern Via Panoramica approach near San Martino.

Follow the mapped public park paths south through the woodland, then return via the eastern park paths.

Getting there

Travel to Casalecchio di Reno and walk to the signed public entrance from Via Panoramica.

Before you go

The park advises against entering woodland in strong wind or bad weather. Stay outside private buildings and fenced waterworks areas; walk steep or muddy sections.

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Parco Nicholas Green

A compact park circuit beside the Certosa wall, away from the old-town crowds.

Approx. distance2.7 km

Underfoot

Park paths, paved and unpaved

Start here

Public northern park path from Via Emilia Ponente.

Follow the public paths around the eastern and southern park lawns and return along the western side.

Getting there

Use local buses along Via Emilia Ponente, then walk into the public park north of Certosa.

Before you go

This is the public park, outside the cemetery. Leave room for dog walkers and children, and ease up where park paths meet street crossings. Slow to a walk at gates and barriers.

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Parco della Montagnola

A small central park near the station, useful for a short easy outing. Expect steps, gate hours and event activity around the Pincio terraces.

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Parco del Cavaticcio

A compact arts-district alternative near MAMbo. Use public outdoor paths, give visitors room and watch for temporary event fencing.

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Sources & route notes

Researched using the official visitor and park sources below; not checked on foot. Maps and GPX files use the same saved OpenStreetMap pedestrian paths. Distances are approximate. Check local notices for access, gate hours and diversions.

Researched October 17, 2026