Castell'Umberto Ecological Park

Those who wish to spend their free time in the midst of nature, with the possibility of having a picnic or observing the local flora and fauna, will certainly find in Castell'Umberto Ecological Park what he is looking for. It is a small oasis of well-being located a stone's throw from the city centre: here is everything you need to know to better organize your visit.

History of the ecological park of Castell'Umberto

Il ecological park of Castell'Umberto, also known by the name of Castell'Umberto pine forest, is a green oasis that was established when the town center was restructured. The inspiring model that guided the renovation of the urban fabric was that of the garden city, therefore a place where citizens could live in the midst of nature. Precisely with this philosophy we also wanted to establish the park, aiming to create a green area in which to relax and breathe, open 24 hours a day. The idea was to preserve the natural habitat of numerous species of plants, flowers and animals, but also focusing on usability by users. The ecological park of Castell'Umberto today is an example of urban green area studied and copied in different cities.

The architecture and any works of art present in the ecological park of Castell'Umberto

The park is structured like a real one green oasis, a small lung of nature a stone's throw from the town of Castell'Umberto. The main element is represented by the small lake located right in the center of the park, the natural habitat of goldfish, carp and other animal species. Even swans and geese don't disdain to swim in its waters, to the delight of the little ones who can admire the animals so closely. Furthermore, since the park is full of oaks, migratory birds often come here in winter and take advantage of the green fronds to be able to spend the colder season. Within the park there are numerous equipped green areas, where visitors can picnic or simply relax in a place that inspires serenity and reflection, in complete contact with nature.

What you can do in the surroundings or inside the Castell'Umberto ecological park

In addition to treating yourself to a relaxing and nature break inside the ecological park, a visit to Castell'Umberto it is also the right excuse to discover some suggestive corners of this place which is located in the heart of the Nebrodi Valley. The sightseeing tour of the country can certainly start from Fourth November Square which is the heart of the Borgo. Both the Church of the Most Holy Assumption, protector of the town as well as Mother Church of the village, That the municipal building. As regards the first, it is a building built in 1931 but above all it stands in that segment of land where once there was a large wooden cross that was used by sailors to orient themselves along the coasts. Inside the church is the statue of the Madonna, which is used in the procession of the day dedicated to her but also an ancient wooden crucifix. The Town Hall, however, occupies what had once been a baronial residence.

How is it possible to get to Castell'Umberto

Those who want to reach the Castell'Umberto Ecological Park starting from Messina they will be able to do it along by car first the A20 and then the E90, the same route that can also be done by those who come from Palermo or Trapani.
Those moving from Catania, on the other hand, must first follow the SS284 and then the SS116, the same road also recommended from Syracuse. Finally, from Enna you can choose the SS117.
Castell'Umberto does not have its own railway station, so those who want to reach the village on the train must refer to that of Capo d'Orlando and then continue with the bus numbers made available by the AST company.