Parks and playgrounds
San Michele Park
Located in Castagnola, on the slopes of Monte Brè, San Michele Park is a panoramic terrace overlooking the Gulf of Lugano.
Villa Heleneum Park
It is located on the shores of Lake Ceresio, in Castagnola, in a sunny position sheltered from the winds. It was designed in the 1930s in Liberty style.
Parco degli Ulivi (Olive Grove Park)
It is open all year round.
The park is located in the district of Castagnola-Cassarate-Ruvigliana. There are two entrances: one is after Castagnola at civic number 52 on Strada di Gandria, along the Sentiero dei Fiori, and the other is near the lake on the Sentiero di Gandria. To reach this entrance, park at the San Domenico parking lot in Gandria, where the Sentiero di Gandria begins, and walk about 200 meters; the park entrance is near the Fischer's Seehotel.
The atmosphere is enchanting. The terraced terrain of the park is situated on the slope of Monte Brè. Granite stairs follow the steep incline of the mountain, leading to small meadows and shaded benches. Olive trees, cypresses, bay laurels, oleander, and rosemary bushes, with their intoxicating fragrance, evoke a southern vibe. The area is protected from northern winds, and the climate is mild and sunny even in winter.
From the highest points of the park, the view extends to the Gandria cellars and Caprino on the opposite lake shore. The park covers an area of 20,000 m² and adjoins the Prealpine Natural Park, owned by the Association for Nature Protection.
Playgrounds
- Lanchetta, Viale Castagnola
- Castagnola core, Via Giacomo Discepoli
- Church of Castagnola, Via San Giorgio
- Via Pico
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