Parco degli Alberi Parlanti – between science, fairy tales, and nature in Treviso

In the nineteenth-century park of Villa Manfrin – also known as “Margherita” – just a few kilometers from Treviso, lies the Parco degli Alberi Parlanti (“Park of the Talking Trees”), an experience that blends thematic trails, interactive activities, and nature exploration. Since 2008, it has been managed by the Theatre Production Center “Gli Alcuni”.

The park features four themed trails that combine natural settings with multimedia experiences guided by skilled entertainers:

• “Dragons, Dinosaurs, and Extinct Animals” – featuring animatronic replicas and exploration games to discover prehistoric creatures such as the sabre-toothed tiger and the Loch Ness monster.
• “Traveling with the Puppies” – a path dedicated to the world of cinema and cartoons, ideal for learning about the origins of moving images.
• “Discovering the Four Elements” (earth, air, fire, water) – offering scientific experiments and playful activities that stimulate curiosity and observation.
• “Leonardo’s Machines and the Tree House” – where children can build Leonardo da Vinci-inspired inventions and engage in logic and creativity games.

The average duration of the visit is 2–3 hours, for an experience that is educational, engaging, and fun.

Opening hours, prices, and booking

Guided tours are available every day. Park gate opening hours:

• October to March: 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
• April: 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
• May to August: 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
• September: 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Reservations are required by the day before, via email at [email protected] or by phone at 0422 694046.

Tickets:

• Single adult ticket: €5
• Single child ticket: €7
• 2-trail child pass: €12 | 3-trail pass: €17 | 4-trail pass: €22
• Family discount: when purchasing three tickets, the fourth adult pays only €1
  Children must be accompanied by at least one adult during the trails.

How to get there and available services

The park is located at Viale Felissent 56, within the grounds of Villa Manfrin, in Treviso (Sant’Artemio district).

Entrance to the gardens is free, while the ticket office, café, and bookshop are housed inside the villa’s historic citrus house, a semicircular building within the park.

Ticket office and service hours:

• Tuesday–Friday: 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. / 2:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
• Saturday: 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. / 2:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
• Sunday: 10:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
• Closed on Mondays (open only for school visits).