Parco Ort9 – Sergio Albani Casal Brunori

Rome, Italy

Located in the southern district of Rome, Parco Ort9 – Sergio Albani Casal Brunori

is a community-driven green space dedicated to urban gardening, sustainability, and social inclusion. Managed by the local association Vivere In aps, the park is a model of civic participation and ecological stewardship in an urban setting.

PARK INFO

Access: Free
Type of Park: Community Urban Garden Park
Size: Approx. 18,900 m²
Governance: Managed by Vivere In aps (community association)
Vulnerable Area Status: No

Educational & Community Value

Environmental Education Activities

The park promotes environmental education through community gardening workshops, composting sessions, and sustainability demonstrations for residents and schools.

Non-formal Learning Examples

Regular eco-labs and community clean-up days foster learning by doing and connect local citizens with green practices.

Cultural/Historical Significance

Named after Sergio Albani, a local advocate for green civic spaces, the park reflects Rome’s growing movement for participatory environmental management.

Youth Engagement / Community Use

The space supports intergenerational collaboration — from school visits to family gardening — encouraging young people to engage in nature-based learning.

Biodiversity & Natural Features

Notable Flora/Fauna: Includes cultivated plots, fruit trees, and native Mediterranean plants that attract pollinators and small wildlife.

Nature Protection Status: Not part of a protected network but functions as an ecological micro-habitat in a suburban area.

Green Infrastructure Elements: Raised garden beds, shaded sitting areas, compost stations, and green corridors connecting nearby neighborhoods.

Map of the park

Here’s a map of The Parco Ort9 – Sergio Albani Casal Brunori. Use it to plan your trip to make sure you don’t miss anything

Accessibility & Inclusion

Access: Open daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Facilities: Community gardens, benches, walking paths, playground, and rest areas.

Inclusive Design: Created with accessibility in mind, offering safe, flat walkways and communal zones suitable for families, children, and elderly visitors.