You have just finished your tour of Bari, walking through the narrow alleys of Barivecchia and exploring the most hidden areas of the city: now you want to unwind and chill out!
What to do in Bari to relax a bit? Or rather: what to do in Bari to relax… like a true local?
If there’s one thing we from Bari love to do when we need to recharge, it’s going to the park!
Our city offers plenty of beautiful green spaces to relax with friends or by yourself: and we love to spend our free time lying on the grass!
Do you want to find out which are the most beautiful parks in Bari where you can chill out? Continue reading!
Parco 2 Giugno
If you’re wondering what to do in Bari to chill, there’s a park with all the answers to your question: Parco 2 Giugno!
Located in the center of the Carrassi district, Parco 2 Giugno is one of the largest parks in Bari. Inaugurated in 1984, it was built inspired by the famous Central Park in New York!
Of course, the dimensions of Parco 2 Giugno are much more… modest than those of Central Park.
Nonetheless, this park has conquered the hearts of the people of Bari with its large green flowerbeds, majestic trees, and romantic lake where you can see turtles, ducks, and goldfish.
A point of reference for everyone who loves the open air, sport, and nature, Parco 2 Giugno is the place to be to meet up with friends for a picnic or to spend a few hours in peace, comfortably lying on the grass.
Above all, those who love sports and are looking for a way to keep in shape even when traveling cannot help but go to Parco 2 Giugno and try out the public calisthenics equipment not far from the entrance.
And if you are keen on team sports instead, what could be better to do than a close-knit game on the large basketball court that this park offers?
But Parco 2 Giugno is also the perfect place for those who want to have fun and make new friends!
Throughout the year, cultural events are organized for all ages: concerts, markets, art exhibitions, or festivals. To be noticed is the Primo Maggio concert, hosted on the 1st of May, during which Parco 2 Giugno is transformed into an open-air dance floor with concerts and DJ sets.
In short, Parco 2 Giugno is among the ideal places to immerse yourself in the local culture and make friends… in total relaxation!
The new Parco Rossani
A few steps from the Central Station is a place where to discover the unconventional and underground Bari’s spirit: welcome to Parco Rossani!
Resulting of the redevelopment of the spaces that belonged to the former Rossani military barracks, which closed in 1991, Parco Rossani has returned to the city the large green areas that once formed the courtyards of the old barracks.
If you want to spend a relaxing afternoon without giving up a lively atmosphere, then a visit to Parco Rossani cannot be missing from your list of things to do in Bari!
With its flowerbeds, dog-walking areas, cycle paths, and skate park, Parco Rossani is the most loved place to relax by the young generations of Bari.
This is why Parco Rossani is an unmissable stop on The Jungle, our Free Tour that will let you discover what to do in Bari to experience the alternative scene of our city!
Parco Gargasole
Overlooking Via Buccari, one of the most famous streets of the Bari nightlife, there is a park immersed in nature: Parco Gargasole.
Symbol of Bari’s civic commitment, Parco Gargasole is entirely self-managed. Instead of concrete infrastructure and paved paths, here we can admire the lush vegetation that is cared for with love and dedication by ordinary people.
If you are looking for a friendly environment, especially on Sundays, add Parco Gargasole to your list of things to do in Bari!
Every last Sunday of the month Parco Gargasole is filled with music, activities, and second-hand markets. These are the famous “barter squares” of Bari, where everyone can exchange food, clothes, used books, or vintage objects… without using money!
The barter squares that enliven Parco Gargasole are an unmissable event if you want to experience the city like a true local!
Parco Perotti
Green fields as far as the eye can see and the sea just a few meters away: would seem an idyllic place, but it is the Parco Perotti in Bari!
Overlooking the splendid coast of the Lungomare di Bari, Parco Perotti is one of the places dearest to the people of Bari.
This park was built in 2011 on the ruins of the eco-monster Punta Perotti: three 13-story buildings, which ruined the pristine coastal skyline of Bari.
Confiscated and demolished in 2006, the three buildings have made way for a vast green area where you can relax surrounded by nature.
With its picnic areas and basketball courts, Parco Perotti is the perfect place to conclude your walk along the seafront or to organize a meeting based on music and fun with your friends!
Now that you know our most beautiful parks, you no longer have to wonder where to go and what to do in Bari to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city!
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