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In short
- CityLife park, about 170,000 sqm and free to enter, has a playground with a large climbing structure for children aged 6 and up.
- Parco del Portello has two spiral hills to climb and a pond; Monte Stella is perfect for running around and picnics.
- Under-14s travel free on ATM public transport and under-18s don't pay the tourist tax.
Milan isn’t only fashion and trade fairs: around CityLife and Portello there are large, safe, free parks — perfect for letting the kids run between visits.
CityLife park
CityLife park is one of Milan’s largest, with about 170,000 square metres of lawns, trees and paths at the foot of the Three Towers. Entry is free.
- Playground, with a large climbing structure designed for children aged 6 and up.
- Lawns for picnics and space for bikes and scooters.
- Around it, the CityLife Shopping District with shops and restaurants — handy on rainy days.
Getting there: M5 Tre Torri, M1 Amendola, trams 19 and 27.
Parco del Portello
A short walk from our apartment is Parco del Portello (about 70,000 sqm), on the former Alfa Romeo site. Kids love Charles Jencks’s spiral hills: one has a pond, the other is conical — you climb one spiral path and come down another, up to a DNA double-helix sculpture on top. Entrances on Viale De Gasperi, Via Palazzolo and Via Serra.
Monte Stella
Monte Stella, Milan’s “little mountain”, is an artificial hill made from Second World War rubble, now a large free park of more than 300,000 sqm. Great for an uphill walk, a run on the grass or a picnic. Take the M1 to QT8. The Giardino dei Giusti is at its foot.
For young football fans
If there’s a rossoneri fan in the family, Casa Milan and the Museo Mondo Milan are in the neighbourhood, with a reduced ticket for under-14s. Details in our Casa Milan guide.
Practical tips for families
- Free metro for children up to 14 on the ATM network.
- Tourist tax: under-18s are exempt. See our tourist tax guide.
- Full kitchen: induction hob, oven and fridge for baby food and snacks.
- Separate beds on request (€30).
- By car? Our private courtyard parking is €15/day.
Where to stay with kids
Teodorico Apartments Milano, at Viale Teodorico 7, sleeps up to 4 guests, with a double bedroom facing the inner garden, a sofa bed, a kitchen and 24/7 self check-in. If you need anything specific for little ones, message us before booking and we’ll tell you what we can provide.
More in our Portello neighbourhood guide.
Frequently asked questions
Does the apartment suit a family of 4?
Yes: there's a double bedroom and a sofa bed in the living room, plus a full kitchen for the children's meals.
Do children pay on Milan's metro?
On the ATM urban network, children up to 14 travel free.
