Whether you are looking for a day of pure adrenaline or simply a place where children can run and climb freely, Trentino has so much to offer. Among the firs run rope courses with zip lines and Tibetan bridges, long zip lines fly over the streams, and high up in the mountains you find playgrounds made of wood, ropes and slides, set in the woods. There is something for every age, from the toddler taking their first steps between nets and huts to the teenager looking for the thrill of the leap into the void in complete safety. In this guide we take you to discover the most beautiful adventure and fun parks in Trentino, telling you what they offer, who they are right for and a few practical tips. We at Italy Holiday have been welcoming families to this land for years, and these are the places we would recommend to a friend arriving with their children.
1. Forest Park in Molveno, treetop adventure in the Brenta Dolomites
On the Pradel plateau above Molveno you find an adventure park suspended among the trees, at the foot of the Brenta Dolomites. Among century-old firs run rope courses with Tibetan bridges and zip lines, organised across six difficulty levels that gradually rise in height and challenge. From above opens a view that sweeps over Lake Molveno and the surrounding mountains, and this makes the experience even more special.
It is an activity that delights the whole family, always with instructors who follow the participants and safety equipment. There is a course designed for the youngest children, from four years old, with passages protected by a helmet alone, and then courses that grow steadily more demanding for older children and adults. You reach Pradel by the panoramic cable car from Molveno and then on foot. The park is open in the summer months: it is best to check current opening times, minimum ages and prices on the official website.
2. Acropark Rio Centa, zip lines over the stream on the Vigolana plateau
On the Vigolana plateau, at Centa San Nicolò, Acropark Rio Centa is an adventure park set in a valley crossed by a stream, among woods and small white gravel beaches. Here the courses are divided by difficulty and age, with many activities suspended among the trees and a network of zip lines. The biggest thrill is the panoramic tour of the park that ends with a final flight on a zip line over the Rio Centa, in complete safety.
It is a park designed for those who seek adventure and movement, with routes suited both to the youngest and to more sporty teenagers and adults. The natural setting, between clear water and woodland, makes it pleasant even for those who stay to watch. It is usually open in the warmer season, from spring to early autumn: for opening times, minimum ages and prices it is best to check the official website before setting off.
3. Parco delle Funi in Coredo, ropes among the trees in Val di Non
Just outside the village of Coredo, in Val di Non, a rope playground awaits you, made of ropes, bridges and rope spider webs. The structures are anchored to the trunks of tall trees, in the shade of a thick canopy that keeps it cool and pleasant even on the hottest days. Children can cross suspended bridges, climb the nets and swing on the rope nests, while all around opens a large green meadow.
It is a perfect place for children who want to let off steam and test themselves, with parents who can relax on the benches in the shade. It is easily reached by car, with a large car park nearby, or on foot from the nearby lakes of Coredo and Tavon with a simple walk. It is an ideal stop after a day spent exploring Val di Non.
4. Parco Gioco delle Viote, the woodland park on Monte Bondone
On the Viote plateau, on Monte Bondone, a little over half an hour from Trento, you find a natural playground set in the woods. It is built entirely of wood: there are little houses among the trees connected by rope bridges, suspended spider webs, a tepee, a small pond and two big slides that run down long staircases. Everything is designed to let children discover nature through play, with materials and shapes that recall the surrounding woods.
It is a cool and quiet spot, ideal on summer days when it is hot down in the valley. Next to the park is the Alpine Botanical Garden of the Viote, one of the oldest and largest alpine gardens, and a tactile trail with rocks and minerals to touch. The altitude and the mountain air make it a restful place for the whole family. You reach it by car from Trento, climbing up towards Monte Bondone.
5. The Sciury trail in Molveno, a themed path in the woods
Also on the Pradel plateau above Molveno, another way to enjoy adventure is the Sciury trail, the squirrel that guides children along a loop in the woods of about two and a half kilometres. Along the way you meet stops to discover one after another: you learn the habits of the squirrel, you play at throwing pine cones, you climb inside a giant squirrel with nets to scale, and you try fun wooden marble runs.
It is a gentle activity, suited even to the youngest children, because it combines the walk with play and the discovery of nature, with the frame of the Brenta Dolomites all around. The elevation gain is modest and the path is wide and easy. You reach Pradel by the panoramic cable car from Molveno, or on foot climbing up from the valley. It is perfect to pair with a day on Lake Molveno.
6. Moena playground, the big wooden park in Val di Fassa
At the entrance to Moena, in Val di Fassa, you find a large bright playground built entirely of wood, arranged on three levels. There are castles, slides, swings, rope bridges, climbing nets, rockers and even a little music station. It is a fenced space where children of every age can move freely and safely, while parents stay within view.
It is a free park designed precisely for families, with shaded picnic areas, benches and a drinking fountain. The handy location, at the entrance to the village, makes it an easy stop during a holiday in Val di Fassa, perhaps after a day in the Dolomites. It is suited to children of all ages, from the youngest to the oldest.
7. Parco Plank in San Martino di Castrozza, the otter park by the lake
At San Martino di Castrozza, beside the small artificial Lake Plank, you find a playground dedicated to the otter, built of wood and set in wide flat lawns. There are castles and slides, swings, climbing nets and a zip line for the more adventurous. All around rise the peaks of the Pale di San Martino, and along the path some signs tell children the legend of the village otter.
It is a place where children can run freely across large open spaces, while the nearby lake offers easy walks. It is a free park, suited to all ages, ideal for an outdoor play break among the mountains. The frame of the Pale di San Martino makes it one of the most scenic playgrounds in Trentino.
8. BELPARK, the wildlife park in Spormaggiore with bears, wolves and lynx
At Spormaggiore, on the Paganella plateau, BELPARK is a wildlife park where you can watch up close the animals typical of the Alpine arc in large enclosures set in the greenery. Here live brown bears, wolves, lynx, wildcats and majestic golden eagles, along with a teaching farm with the animals of country tradition. It is one of the best places in the Alps to see these large animals up close, while respecting their space.
For children it is a moving experience, combining the observation of animals with a play area and a trail that leads towards the nearby Castel Belfort. If you are fascinated by the wild nature of Trentino, here you find a first taste of its wildlife, told up close. The park is open in the warmer season: for current opening times and prices it is best to check the official website.
Where to stay in Trentino with the family
If you look at where these parks are, you notice that Trentino spreads them a little everywhere, and almost all of them stay within reach of a good day trip. Acropark Rio Centa, on the Vigolana plateau, is the closest to the area of the warm lakes of Valsugana, where many families choose to stay: from the lakes of Caldonazzo, Levico and Calceranica you reach it in a short time, and the same area is less than half an hour from Trento and from the playground on Monte Bondone.
The adventures in the Dolomites, such as the Forest Park and the Sciury trail in Molveno or the wildlife park in Spormaggiore, are a little further, but reachable in an hour or so by car, perfect for a day out. The Parco delle Funi in Coredo, in Val di Non, and the playgrounds in Moena and San Martino di Castrozza are the farthest points, to plan as longer trips. If you are travelling with small children, take a look too at the other things to do in Trentino with children, among lakes, museums and castles.
We at Italy Holiday welcome families right in this land, in homes designed to make you feel at home from the very first moment, with the space and the quiet you need when travelling with children. If you dream of a holiday with the mountains all around and plenty of adventures within reach, discover where to stay near the lakes of Valsugana and pack your bags: family Trentino is waiting for you.
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