Parco di Villa Strozzi (Il Boschetto)

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Parks · Isolotto / Oltrarno west

Parco di Villa Strozzi (Il Boschetto)

FreeOff-leash permitted

A historic 16th-century park of woodland paths, benches and shaded slopes in the Isolotto area west of the centre. Its fenced off-leash dog area (Il Boschetto) is well maintained and much less crowded than Le Cascine.

Why it made the list

A peaceful, tree-shattered off-leash area where dogs can run safely away from the tourist crowds.

Good to know before you go

The fenced dog area permits off-leash play; elsewhere in the park keep your dog leashed per Florence municipal rules. Opening hours are not published on official pages.

Practical notes

  • Enter from Via di Soffiano for the closest access to the dog area
  • Bring water in summer — the shaded woodland dries out

What is available on site

  • Off-leash area
  • Fenced
  • Shaded seating

House rules and verification

The pet policy above is summarised from the venue’s own published information and cross-checked against public listings. Last checked: against the source on . Policies change without notice anyway, so confirm the current one with the venue before you travel, and keep your dog leashed anywhere that is not a signed off-leash area. Read the full disclaimer.

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