Parks in Tuscany for the whole family

 

If swinging through tree tops, balancing on a trunk, silently sliding through the air on a zip line or anticipating the excitement of a jump into an empty space is what you call fun, you’ve come to the right place! Enjoy your wildest outdoor adventures in total safety and in a manner that is respectful to the environment.

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The Fauna Park is less than 9 km from Arcidosso and Santa Fiora, and is open every day from dawn till dusk (closed on Mondays). This park is interesting both for the landscape and from a naturalistic point of view, because it is located in a particularly beautiful mountain setting and is equipped with modern observation points and methods that respect the habitat of the animals and form the ideal environment for many species of wild fauna to live and be observed in total safety. The park is home to a wide variety of animals, such as moufflon, red deer, deer, chamois, wild boar, roe, fox and porcupin.

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Acqua Village was created in 2004, joining together two water parks: Acqua Park (Cecina - 1993) and Acqua Park (Follonica - 1999). In 20 years of activity in Cecina and 14 years in Follonica, the company has made considerable restoration works and investments with new attractions and the intent to change these parks into proper Amusement Villages. Acqua Village is a great meeting point and amusement park, not only during daytime but also in the night, with the discotheque "Disco Village", which offers itinerant shows and dancing music as well as the exclusive "Baluba" club for those searching for a refined and elegant place.

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This adventure park promotes mindful, character-building contact with nature that is suitable for large and small groups. It appeals to enthusiasts of sports and nature, tourists in search of an intriguing alternative to the classic tour of monuments and museums, students and teachers looking for an outdoor laboratory to experiment with educational environmental projects and anyone looking for a gym to learn about Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and how to use it with heights.

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Situated behind Campiglia Marittima and the promontory of Piombino, it covers 450 hectares and contains unique examples of the mining and metallurgical cycles, from the Etruscan era to the present day. The routes travel through museums, mining tunnels, a Medieval village of miners and foundrymen founded around one thousand years ago (Rocca San Silvestro) and paths of historical, archaeological, geological and naturalistic interest.

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Acqua Village was created in 2004, joining together two water parks: Acqua Park (Cecina - 1993) and Acqua Park (Follonica - 1999). In 20 years of activity in Cecina and 14 years in Follonica, the company has made considerable restoration works and investments with new attractions and the intent to change these parks into proper Amusement Villages. Acqua Village is a great meeting point and amusement park, not only during daytime but also in the night, with the discotheque "Disco Village", which offers itinerant shows and dancing music as well as the exclusive "Baluba" club for those searching for a refined and elegant place.

The Cavallino Matto is nestled in a pinewood extending over 70,000 square meters and that features the Shocking Tower, the tower of fifty meters that will give you adrenaline sensations, and Yukatan with its daring evolutions. In 2012 the park has expanded and added some activities,::text like new games, juggling and shows. For directions: http://www.cavallinomatto.it/english/dove_siamo.aspx

 

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Stretching over 80 hectares, between the slopes of the promontory of Piombino and the Gulf of Baratti, is a real open-air museum, glittering with ferrous slag, which shows the impressiveness of the industrial Etruscan village. The Park includes a significant part of the ancient town of Populonia, a unique Etruscan settlement built directly on the sea, with its necropolises, the calcarenite quarries and the industrial working quarters for iron coming from the hematite deposits on the Island of Elba. The park is spread over various areas, enabling visitors to appreciate the transformation of the scenery over the centuries.

 

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The Parco Pitagora is located in Lido di Camaiore, in the Versilia, and is surrounded by 5,000 square meters of green. It is open 12 months a year to provide a continuous service to residents and tourists. Here you will find a children's playground, soccer and basketball fields, table tennis, a skating rink and a bowling green. In addition, each year it offers new attractions such as entertainment shows.

The amusement park Bim Bum Bam is situated in Torre del Lago, in the Versilia area, between the lake and the seaside. It's a playground for children and has different attractions, among them bumper boats, a baby park and a go kart track.

The entrance to the park is free for those who do not access the acrobatic area. There are eight routes in the Adventure Park: three for children and five for children and adults. The necessary equipment is provided by the park.

 

The Adventure Park Fosdinovo is in the province of Massa Carrara, not far from the Malaspina Castle. In addition to mountain biking and a bungee trampoline, there are 6 acrobatic activities in trees with different levels, ranging from the Easy level for children to the Extreme level for adults. The courses are set up in the wooded area and comprise a succession of platforms installed at various heights.

The Parco Preistorico of Peccioli offers guided tours, itineraries among reconstructions of life-size dinosaurs, a playing area for children and a welcome areas for adults and families: all the facilities are equipped for visitors to spend a nice day in a safe and controlled environment. Parco Preistorico offers a pleasant walk and a fascinating journey back in time. This is an opportunity for families, to spend a light-hearted day between nature and prehistory, and for schools to combine education, interest and enjoyment.

Only 10 minutes far from the Leaning Tower you can find this amusement park in San Giuliano Terme (Pisa). It's brand new and boasts the biggest slide in Tuscany. You can enter for free and pay just for the games you want to play. There is a big, free parking lot outside. There is a go-cart also for adults and a tasty and cheap restaurant inside.

Greenlandia is a beautiful park in Calcinaia, in the province of Pisa. It is completely surrounded by greenery, in a quiet and peaceful area. There are lots of large and colorful bouncy castles, where kids can slip and tumble. There are many games and activities to do during a day, in close contact with nature. During the summer, the park is open every day from 16.00 to 24.00 and on Sundays and holidays from 10.00 am to 1 .00.

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Sunlight Park is a brand new park entirely built with solar panels. It's for children and adults and there is a Waterpark, a Restaurant, a Bouncy Castles Area and also a Drink Area, with fruit beverages for the whole family. Open every day. The Aquapark is open from May to September.

Inaugurated in 1956, the Pinocchio Park is no ordinary theme park, but rather a precious masterpiece created by artists of great character working together. The “literary itinerary”, marked out by mosaics, buildings and sculptures, is set amidst the greenery and emerges from an inspired combination of art and nature. The path is winding and the dense vegetation means that every stage on the route comes as an unexpected surprise, with the very plants and trees contributing to create the atmosphere and the episodes in the story of the Adventures of Pinocchio. The Park itself is the site of constantly renewed cultural activities that are always mindful of its Pinocchio origins: exhibitions of art and illustrations inspired by children’s literature and the Story of Pinocchio, puppet-making workshops, puppet and marionette shows and minstrels enliven the visit to the Park, depending on the season.

 

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The large estate where the adventure park is located includes various areas, among which is an oak wood. Here is where the 6 trails are located, among the trees. Each participant will be securely fastened to a life line at all times, and under any potentially dangerous height there is a strong safety circus net. In addition, all minors (18 years in Italy) must be accompanied by a parent, either on the ground or on the trails.

This water park is for children and adults. Here you can find a Waterpark, a Solarium and also Aquagym with aerobic courses. Open every day from 9.30 am to 6.30 pm.