It is officially named Parco Carrara in honor of Mario Carrara, an anti-fascist professor.
The park was created in the 1930s as a green lung for the expanding industrial districts of Turin.
It hosts an annual large-scale summer fair, the Fiera delle Pellerine, which has become a significant local tradition.
The park serves as a natural floodplain for the Dora Riparia river to mitigate urban flood risks during heavy rainfall.
The northern section features an artificial lake system that serves as a habitat for various waterfowl.
It contains a specialized facility for roller skating and ice skating that has hosted regional competitions.
Parco della Pellerina, officially known as Parco Carrara, is the largest urban park in Turin, covering over 83 hectares along the banks of the Dora Riparia river. It features a diverse landscape ranging from meadows and wooded areas to artificial lakes and a system of canals. The park serves as a primary hub for athletic activity, housing tennis courts, swimming pools, football pitches, and a skating rink. It is divided into distinct zones, including the area surrounding the Cascina Pellerina, a historic farmhouse structure. The park's layout was designed to facilitate large-scale public recreation and natural flood management for the river. Extensive pedestrian and cycling paths crisscross the terrain, connecting various meadows and forested segments.
The wooden footbridge spanning the Dora Riparia offers the clearest vantage point of the river and the park's dense tree canopy.
Bring a picnic blanket as the large grassy meadows are the park's primary seating area.
Stick to the marked gravel or paved paths if it has recently rained, as the meadow areas can become soft.
Visit during the weekday mornings to avoid the heavy weekend crowds of sports clubs and local families.
Do not attempt to swim in the river or the artificial lake systems; avoid wandering into unlit areas of the park after sunset.
Leash dogs in crowded areas; keep noise levels moderate near residential boundaries.
