The park was designed by the Dutch landscape architecture firm Inside Outside/Petra Blaisse.
Its name, 'Library of Trees,' is derived from the variety of botanical species organized into specific circular clusters.
The park covers an area of approximately 9 hectares.
The landscape plan utilizes a 'field' system where different plant species are grouped according to their ecological needs and aesthetic color patterns.
BAM utilizes a private-public management model led by the Fondazione Riccardo Catella in partnership with the City of Milan.
The park layout purposefully excludes traditional perimeter fencing, emphasizing integration with the surrounding pedestrian street network.
BAM - Biblioteca degli Alberi Milano is a contemporary botanical park designed as an open-air library of trees within the Porta Nuova business district. The landscape architecture features 22 circular forests and 135,000 plants representing 100 different botanical species. Its layout is defined by a network of irregular paths that connect the surrounding skyscrapers to the urban fabric. The park serves as a managed green space hosting a rotating calendar of cultural, musical, and fitness events throughout the year. It integrates sustainable water management systems and ecological biodiversity corridors in the center of Milan. The park functions as a bridge between the historical center and the modern high-rise architecture of the Isola neighborhood.
From the raised wooden walkways facing the Bosco Verticale towers to capture both the modern architecture and the park's greenery in one frame.
Download the park's official app to check the schedule for free workshops, yoga sessions, or botanical tours.
Visit during the shoulder seasons to see the curated flowering schedule, as different sections are designed to bloom at distinct times of the year.
Bring a portable chair or blanket, as shaded seating areas can become fully occupied during popular summer weekend events.
Do not mistake the park for a standard public playground; it is a manicured botanical space where plant protection is prioritized over casual ball games.
Respect the marked botanical zones by staying on designated paths; formal rules prohibit damaging trees or leaving litter in the green spaces.
