Parco Nord Milano, Regional park in Metropolitan City of Milan, Italy
Parco Nord Milano is a 620-hectare protected area in the northern section of Milan featuring dense forests, meadows, waterways, and tree-lined pathways. The park includes sports facilities with changing rooms, a velodrome for skating, bicycle rentals, and extensive running trails.
The park was established in 1975 to convert former industrial and unused lands into green spaces serving the northern suburbs. Ecological restoration efforts in 2006 strengthened its role as a habitat for native species.
The park serves as an educational space where people discover local wildlife through programs developed with University of Milan-Bicocca, and visitors can explore remains of World War II fortifications on guided walks.
Visitors can access walking and running routes, rent bicycles, and use the sports facilities throughout the space. The park is most enjoyable when dressed for the weather, and comfortable footwear helps on the many pathways.
Recent monitoring has recorded the return of dormouse populations to the park, showing successful restoration of natural habitats within this urban setting. This small mammal had vanished from the region for decades and now serves as an indicator of ecosystem health.
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