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Parks · Isolotto / Oltrarno west
Parco di Villa Strozzi (Il Boschetto)
Free·Off-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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