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Parco Prampolini

Rome, Italy

Located in Rome’s Municipality V, Parco Prampolini

is a vibrant green area combining archaeological heritage, community farming, and biodiversity. Managed by Associazione Settimo Roma – Storto Prenestino, the park promotes social inclusion and environmental education through horticultural therapy, urban agriculture, and cultural activities.

PARK INFO

  • Access: Free
  • Type of Park: Urban Community and Archaeological Park
  • Size: Approx. 40,000 m²
  • Governance: Managed by Associazione Settimo Roma – Storto Prenestino, under a municipal maintenance tender
  • Vulnerable Area Status: Yes – focus on social inclusion and work reintegration

Educational & Community Value

Environmental Education Activities

Organises educational activities for nursery and primary school children focused on biodiversity, sustainability and conscious eating through direct contact with the earth and gardening.

Workshops and horticultural therapy programmes help vulnerable individuals develop skills and community connections.

The park sits on an archaeological site containing Roman villas, tombs, and a section of the ancient Appian Aqueduct (from the 1st–4th centuries AD), linking environmental heritage with historical preservation.

A local meeting point for families and citizens, the park hosts open-air events and community farming initiatives that foster intergenerational learning and social cohesion.

Biodiversity & Natural Features

Notable Flora/Fauna: Home to Rome’s largest lavender field, a centuries-old oak tree, vegetable gardens and chilli pepper plantations that attract pollinators and support urban biodiversity.

Nature Protection Status: Protected under archaeological regulations for its historical site.

Green Infrastructure Elements: Lavender fields, gravel paths, play areas, dog park, and small farming plots integrated into the urban landscape.

Map of the park

Here’s a map of The Parco Prampolini. Use it to plan your trip to make sure you don’t miss anything

Accessibility & Inclusion

Access: Open 24 hours a day, free to the public.

Facilities: Benches, children’s playground, footpaths and cycle paths, dog area, and community spaces for events.

Inclusive Design: The park is actively used for social inclusion projects and offers accessible routes for visitors of all ages.