Parco delle Rimembranze

Parco delle Rimembranze is a large green park on Sant’Elena, in Venice’s Castello district, with tree-lined paths, open lawns and benches. It’s a calm place to stretch your legs after the narrow lanes of central Venice, sit under the pines or let children play. The park commemorates soldiers who died in war, and its traditional planting of a tree for each fallen soldier gives the grove its other name, Pineta di Sant’Elena. Follow the paths towards the waterfront for views across the lagoon.

A memorial grove on Sant’Elena

Parco delle Rimembranze lies in Castello, on the island of Sant’Elena. The name means Park of Remembrance, and the grounds commemorate soldiers who died in war. A tradition of planting one tree for each fallen soldier shaped the park into a pine grove, also known as the Pineta di Sant’Elena.

The park’s paths run between tall trees, lawns and benches. This kind of open green space is unusual in Venice, where much of the historic centre is made up of narrow lanes and canals. Here, you can take a quieter walk or find a place to sit away from the busiest routes.

Paths, lawns and waterfront views

The open grass gives children room to play, while shaded corners beneath the trees suit a picnic or a rest. There are play areas, and the park also has a roller-skating area. Walk the ordered avenues and smaller paths to find quieter sections, then head towards the waterfront for views over the lagoon and towards the Lido.

Sant’Elena is close to the Biennale area, with a bridge connecting the park to the Biennale Gardens. A ferry is another way to reach the island. Weekends, especially in summer, can bring more families to the lawns, so a weekday visit is a better fit if you want a quieter walk.