The First Park Overlooking the Tiber

A New Green Space for Rome - Between ecology, wood, the Tiber and landscape.

On March 21, 2025, Rome inaugurated its first Park overlooking the Tiber, located between Ponte Risorgimento and Ponte Matteotti, in the Flaminio neighborhood. This project, part of the Jubilee Year program, aims to reconnect the city with its river, offering residents a new 1,6-hectare green space.

First Park Overlooking the Tiber in Rome — Aerial photo with yellow path markings. Red circles indicate the location of the stairs leading down to the park.

A Sustainable Architecture

The park features a 570-meter-long suspended walkway made of larch wood that winds along the banks of the Tiber, offering panoramic views of the river. Along the path, four terraces furnished with benches serve as outdoor classrooms for educational and nature activities or simply for relaxation.

To ensure the safety of visitors, a protection made of natural fiber ropesThis choice not only ensures the safety of adults and children, but also integrates aesthetically with the park's natural environment.
The light wood has been treated with water-repellent impregnants e UV protectors.

Flora: Naturalization and Biodiversity – An Explosion of Green

A key aspect of the project is the renaturalization of the area. New trees and flowers have been planted to create a welcoming environment for insects and microfauna. The vegetation has been selected to ensure seasonal blooms and reduce the need for maintenance.
They have been planted about 100 trees e 2.000 shrubs, with the aim of restoring ecological balance and promoting increased biodiversity. Although the species were not specified, it is likely that native plants typical of the Roman river environment, such as willows, poplars, and alders, were chosen to ensure a suitable habitat for local fauna.

Fauna: A refuge for wildlife

The park offers an ideal habitat for various species of fauna. In particular, a mural depicting some herons, a symbol of the area's rebirth. The presence of these birds indicates a favorable environment for other avifauna species. Furthermore, the restored vegetation favors the presence of insects and microfauna, contributing to the creation of a balanced ecosystem.

Reclamation and Valorization

Before the intervention, the area was in a state of disrepair, with piles of waste. Thanks to an investment of €800.000, 700 garbage trucks were removed, transforming the former WWF oasis into a nature reserve accessible to all.