Breathe deep. Imagine a green space amid Milan’s urban sprawl. This is Parco della Balossa.
Parco della Balossa was once a local park. Now it is part of Parco Nord Milano. It offers a vital ecological link between Parco Nord and Parco delle Groane.
In 2006, Parco della Balossa was established. It spans 146 hectares. The park lies in the towns of Cormano and Novate Milanese. Regional law joined it with Parco Nord Milano in 2015.
These lands are primarily for farming. The park provides a green space within a dense urban area.
Parco della Balossa aims to be pedestrian and cyclist-friendly. The “Itinerari fruitivi” project improves access. This project invests one million euros. It focuses on “soft mobility”.
New paths and cycle routes will be created. These paths will serve residents of Cormano and Novate Milanese.
The ex-Plis Balossa is now part of Parco Nord Milano. You can explore it by foot or bike. New entrances are planned. Paths are revitalized. New routes ensure access to key areas. Explore fontanili, cascine, fields, and hedges.
A tree-lined path runs north-south. It starts at Via Figini in Cormano. Reforestation is planned north of Via Balossa.
Parco Nord Milano manages the project. Initial work focuses on the park’s west-central area. This is towards Novate. Cleaning and green care are planned. These actions affect the sides of the fontanile. The Sentiero del Dragone will be restored. The Cascina del Sole cycle path will undergo maintenance.
The Parco della Balossa promotes walking and cycling. It is in a busy area of North Milan. Parco Nord Milano built a cycle path on Via dei Giovi in Cormano. This runs from the Via Gramsci roundabout. It goes towards the A4 underpass.
A new cycle and pedestrian path is under construction. It is 1.4 kilometers long in the Fornasè district. This completes the “Green Line” in the city’s northern part.
Some park areas may be fenced off during work. Some passages may be temporarily closed. Signs will inform citizens of closures. This includes the Cascina del Sole cycle path.
Parco della Balossa sits between several key roads. These are the A4 highway to the south. The Milano-Meda road is to the east. The Rho-Monza road is to the north. It maintains ecological continuity between parks.
Preserving this land shows courage. It is a victory for citizens in urban North Milan. The Parco della Balossa is a green area. It includes fields and farms. These offer unique opportunities.
The park protects farming and rural life. It also creates space for citizens. This respects nature, biodiversity, and the environment. It is part of a larger plan. This plan creates parks, cycle paths, and green networks. It aims to improve quality of life.
Today Parco della Balossa is accessible. A dirt road starts from Via Balossa in Novate Milanese. It runs along the park’s southern border. It turns north and passes Cascina Balossa. Then it continues north.
Other dirt paths exist in the park. One path runs parallel to the Rho-Monza road. It starts at Via Cascina del Sole. It follows an irrigation canal. The canal still has a system of locks. It passes behind a service station. It ends in a garden area.
Another short path enters the park from Via Figini. A path crosses the wooded area. This area is along the inactive fontanili. It is between Via Cascina del Sole and Cascina Balossa. This may have been part of a longer route.
So, explore this green haven. Discover the blend of agriculture and nature in Parco della Balossa.