Tor di Quinto Park

Green space between nature, landscape architecture and biodiversity

Il Tor di Quinto Park, located along the bend of the Tiber in the northern quadrant of Rome, represents one of the most recent and significant interventions of environmental and landscape redevelopment of the capital.
With his approximately 9 hectares of extensionThe park was born from a project aimed at restoring a natural area of great ecological value to the public. It transforms an existing reservoir into an oasis of greenery, water, and biodiversity.

Origin and project

The 2010 intervention involved extensive land reclamation and land development. The aim was to recreate a sustainable ecological balance between the artificial lake, the banks of the Tiber, and the new green areas. Special attention was paid to the hydraulic system, the riparian vegetation, and the network of pedestrian and cycle paths. Furthermore, the parking spaces and lighting ensure both public use be the and environmental protection.

The park integrates with the river cycle path "Ponte Milvio - Castel Giubileo" is becoming part of a soft mobility system that embraces the city.

Structure and spaces

Il central lake It is the heart of the park. A network of paths extends around it, inviting you to walk, run, or simply contemplate the landscape. reed zones Along the perimeter, they create a valuable natural filter. These areas offer an ideal habitat for numerous animal species.

Next to the natural areas there are equipped spaces For children, there are relaxation areas with benches and rest areas. There are also catering services that complete the offering for everyday family use.

Flora

The vegetation has been designed to enhance the native species typical of humid areas and lowland forests. Approximately 250 trees, Including:

poplars
ash trees
hornbeams
common oaks

These trees, combined with the reeds, contribute not only to the ecological stability of the site, but also to the mitigation of the urban microclimate, offering shade, oxygen and biodiversity.

Fauna

The park is a small sanctuary for wildlife, especially for waterfowl, both sedentary and migratory. Ducks, herons, and other species find refuge in the lake and reed beds. The presence of water and riparian vegetation favors the proliferation of insects, amphibians, and microfauna, essential to the vitality of the ecosystem.

Urban and environmental value

Tor di Quinto Park is not just a new space for leisure. It also represents a an important piece in the Capital's green strategyIts creation contributes to:

expand the network of usable public spaces,
increase urban biodiversity,
strengthen Rome's environmental resilience,
to offer citizens and visitors a place where nature, well-being, and landscape quality meet.

The photo gallery showcases the park's beauty in all its facets: the lake, the trails, the lush flora and fauna that inhabit it. It's an invitation to discover a place that unites landscape architecture, ecology and urban life. Project Rome towards a greener and more sustainable vision.