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Bientina

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Bientina is a lovely little village on the way from Pontedera to Lucca. The playground is under the shade of big pine trees and offers a fun respite on the drive! Features: Swings (incl baby) Climbing structure/playhouse/slide See-saw Rocking horses

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Fun in Firenze

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Unbelievably, Florence only has three playgrounds to choose from, a fact that left us somewhat surprised!  Luckily there are also some large green spaces like the Boboli Gardens, and, of course, the Carousel in Piazza della Repubblica proved a great … Continue reading

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Cycling the walls of Lucca

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The walls surrounding the old town of Lucca are amazing, a thoroughfare for cyclists, runners, walkers and, as we discovered upon hiring bikes and cycling around its 4.2km circumference, a haven for kids and their parents seeking playgrounds! Baluardo San Regolo: … Continue reading

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Play area at Buti

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Buti is a gorgeous village in the hills, with a great piazza that is an ‘area pedonale’ – prefect for the kids to kick a ball around! The local gelato shop makes its gelato by hand and is well worth … Continue reading

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Looking for fun in Lucca

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Spending a few days in the old city of Lucca is fun, but after awhile the kids just want to have a play!  We found a set of swings and lots of open space to run around in on Baluardo … Continue reading

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Climbing at Cascine La Croce

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We discovered this little playground on the road from Pontedera to Lucca and stopped for a play with our girls.  Residents from nearby often sit on chairs outside the park, chatting. Playground: Corner Via Guiseppe Mazzini and Strada Statale Sarzanese … Continue reading

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Pizza and a playground in Palaia…what could be better?

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In the hilltop village of Palaia in Tuscany, a shady playground features good equipment, plenty of space and shade. The equipment is a little worn with the common problem of graffiti and parking is a bit problematic. Next door, a … Continue reading

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Playing at Peccioli

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Peccioli has three great play areas for kids.  First, just out of the village centre and easily accessible by elevator if you need to come up or down the hill on which the village is located is a playground for children under 5.  Next … Continue reading

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