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Papadopoli Gardens
A small park near Piazzale Roma surrounded on the canal sides with a tall wall and sculptures above the impressive gates.
Garden of Casa Cottolengo
Casa Cottolengo is run by a Christian charity and is an old people's home. Behind it is a large, well-kept garden which is open to the public.
Giardini (Public Gardens)
These are the most extensive public gardens in Venice: bounded by the Riva dei 7 Martiri, Viale Trieste and Via Garibaldi, in the district of Castello. Half of the gardens now host the pavilions of the Art Biennale. Created during Napoleon's domination of the city (1808-1812), they were designed by Giannantonio Selva - who also designed the entrance gate. To build the gardens, a complex of religious buildings were demolished. The Gardens are divided in two by the Rio San Giuseppe and connected together by a bridge, the larger part which is now used by the Biennale, was developed as an Italian-style garden and was later transformed into English-style gardens in the second half of the 19th century. The smaller part is always open to the public and has a small children's play area, benches, flower beds and a beautiful avenue of trees.
Giardini Di Ca' Rezzonico
Public gardens behind Ca' Rezzonico. You do not have to pay to enter. Small children's play area.
Groggia Gardens
Originally the private property of the Groggia family, the gardens were donated to a charitable association and then passed on to the city of Venice. This small garden features a few interesting plant species, including laurels and palms. The Groggia Theatre is located in the gardens.
Parco delle Rimembranze Sant'Elena
The is a large open green area with benches overlooking the lagoon and the Lido. There is a children's play area.
San Giuliano Park
A very large park just across the lagoon on the mainland. It is easy to reach by bus from Piazzale Roma. There is a kiosk to hire bikes, a small electric train which travels around the paths, a restaurant, parking, and lots of places to sit and have a picnic.
Savorgnan Gardens
Designed and constructed by Sardi at the end of the 1600s as an addition to Palazzo Savorgnan, the gardens are located in S. Geremia, in the district of Cannaregio. They were expanded and decorated in 1752 with a series of statues.
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