More and more people are choosing to treat themselves to a unique experience in an adventure park, the perfect place to spend time in nature while having fun.
Inside the adventure parks you never get bored and there are many activities you can enjoy, such as climbing walls, acrobatic treetop courses and Tibetan bridges. Everything takes place in a stimulating and safe way, making the experience suitable for both adults and children.
These structures can host you for a day with friends, for a class party or for a corporate event, representing an escape from the daily routine and a new way to enjoy your free time in a dynamic way.
Adventure parks also allow you to test your physical limits, and at the same time encourage socialization and sharing in the open air, for a truly rich and satisfying experience.
If you are in Tuscany you can choose from a large number of adventure parks among hills, woods and national parks. Each structure offers different routes adaptable to various difficulties and experience levels.
Below are the 5 main adventure parks in Tuscany with all their services designed to make you spend a fun-filled day in nature.
Spider Park
In the setting of the Pistoia mountains, the Spider Park is ready to host every age group, from children to adults. With 7 routes that recall the names of characters from fairy tales and mythology, the park carries out its activities in complete safety.
Users will be dressed by the staff with complete equipment with which to tackle the routes in total safety: harness, disposable helmet and under-helmet, lanyard with pulley, carabiner and connector for continuous lifeline.
Other activities are also organized inside the park such as excursions in the woods, orienteering and archery. You can also organize events and birthday parties to spend a special day in an innovative way and in nature.
The park is open every day from 10:00 to 18:00 and is located in via Mammianese 719 Marliana (PT).
Buffardello forest
This adventure park, dedicated in particular to children and teenagers, is located in Garfagnana in the territory of the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines National Park.
There are ten routes: three for children 100 cm tall and seven for children and adults + 140 cm, two of which are also accessible to children at least 130 cm tall, who must be accompanied by an adult on the routes.
To carry out the activities safely, guests are provided with approved equipment, consisting of a harness and helmet.
The Adventure Courses are fun and at the same time have an educational objective because children are made responsible, educated to play and have the opportunity to test their psycho-physical aptitudes and emotional skills.
The park is open every day continuously from 10:00 to 19:00 and is located in Viale Eugenio Mattei, 11 55038 San Romano in Garfagnana (Lucca).
Tree jumper
The Saltarancio adventure park is located among the woods and meadows in the Ombrone river valley. Suitable for all ages, guests will be able to try their hand at Tibetan bridges, pirate ladders, cableways, swinging logs, each following their own path based on their age and/or preferred level of difficulty.
Each activity takes place safely thanks to the support of qualified instructors who will equip and train you to climb independently and in maximum safety.
In addition to the adventure, you can choose to relax in a hammock in the shade of the oak trees, celebrate a special day with your loved ones or organize team building events.
The park is located in Loc. Fontemaggio, 25 53040 Rapolano Terme and is open continuously from 10:00 to 19:00. For openings, consult the online calendar.
The Giant
On the hills of Florence, not far from the city center, stands Il Gigante, the largest adventure park in Tuscany. Ready to meet everyone’s needs, the park offers routes for ages 3 and up.
The treetop routes start from yellow, for the little ones, up to black and are in order of age and increasing difficulty. Equipped with the best materials and equipped with a harness, helmet, lanyard and pulley you will be able to tackle the various routes independently and safely.
To have a complete experience it is also possible to participate in sensorial and creative workshops, since the forest is the ideal place to experiment and experience nature.
Il Gigante is located along Via Bolognese, near Villa Demidoff. For times and openings we recommend viewing the calendar on the website.
Apua Park
The peculiarity of the Apua Park is that it is located near a seafront area of 28,000 m2 of Mediterranean scrub, where it is possible to tackle ziplines and various routes, located at various heights from the ground which, with the help of Tibetan bridges, nets and walkways , which allow you to pass from one tree to another in complete safety.
The park has 5 routes for people with a minimum age of 8 years and a minimum height of 130 cm, children aged between 6 and 8 years can climb if accompanied by an adult. The route is a challenge of strength and balance, the minimum age to climb it is 14 years.
In the food and drink area, which overlooks the pine forest, you can taste local dishes prepared with zero km raw materials. All the doughs, from pizzas to desserts, are genuine and made with Tuscan wheat.
The park is located in Via del Fescione, Massa (MS) and is open from 5pm to 11.30pm with last entry at 10pm.
