Gorky Park occupies a central place in the capital, which is why it is very popular among local residents and guests of the city. In the metropolis, such green islands are simply vital, where there is no frantic pace, rushing cars and hurrying people. Here, visitors can play sports, walk quietly or chat while sitting on benches.
A bit of history
Gorky Park is quite old, it was founded in 1928. True, then it was just a place of rest. In addition, it performed a number of important functions, served as a venue for political and educational, cultural and educational activities. By the way, initially this place was reserved for agricultural and industrial exhibitions, only then it was converted into a park.
Description
Gorky Park is located along the banks of the Moskva River, which provides a constant supply of fresh air. The total area is more than 100 hectares. This is a large green area, where more than 50 types of trees are planted. Linden grows the most, because it blooms beautifully and provides a lot of shade and oxygen. Exceptof this, oaks, maples, ash-trees, birches grow here. The central alleys are planted with walnut and chestnut trees. In order to make the park look attractive, numerous rose gardens, flower beds were laid out, decorative ponds were created. All open spaces are occupied by flowerbeds, sculptures and fountains.
How the park has changed in recent years
Reconstruction came to the Gorky Park in the summer of 2011. Probably, many Muscovites remember what it looked like before. Huge cracks in the asph alt, weeds, mountains of beer cans, orderly rows of barbecues, smoke and a lot of tipsy people. Today the situation has changed dramatically. First, they dismantled all the old and sometimes faulty rides, many of which were potentially dangerous. At the same time, all trays and other commercial structures were removed. It was the first step, sometimes condemned by visitors.
Then, in place of the dismantled structures, new asph alt was laid, smooth as glass. They planted flower beds with a total length of about two hectares. The territory has become well-groomed, similar to European urban recreation centers.
Innovations that the park boasts
Today they stopped taking money for entering the park of culture and recreation. This is another reason to come with your family and have a good time. In order for the rest not to be boring, bike paths were built. There are a large number of bicycles and velomobiles for rent. Riding a multi-seat bike will become a favorite adventure for adults and children.
Instead of privateshish kebab and pastry shops, a normal food chain from city restaurants appeared. Now you can eat deliciously and inexpensively in comfortable conditions, being sure that all sanitary standards are observed in the kitchen. Throughout the territory there are free comfortable poufs and sun loungers for a comfortable stay. Special racks will allow you to regularly recharge your laptop and phone, you will not be left without music.
Olive Beach is open for lovers of sunbathing. Everything you need is prepared on the banks of the Moskva River: sunbeds and deck chairs, umbrellas and showers, comfortable locker rooms and a toilet. While the recreation area can accommodate 500 people, there may not be enough space on a hot weekend.
For fans of extreme sports there is a specialized skate park. Beginners and real pros will like it here, you can take skill lessons, show your level and just ride to your heart's content. If you come with children, then leave them in a huge equipped sandbox. It was recently created on the territory of the park and is the largest in Moscow. Here you can create entire sand sculptures and have fun with your peers.
After spending the whole day in the park, in the evening you can gather the whole family in an open-air cinema and watch a good movie on the big screen. Depending on the weather, spectators are given blankets and even comfortable raincoats. Just imagine the romance - under the warm summer rain on the street to watch an interesting movie.
For sports youth
Foreign guests say that the park has already reached the Europeanlevel. This is a true city getaway. Yoga classes in the open air are becoming fashionable. The Gorky Park of Culture has picked up on this trend, and now at certain hours you can see groups practicing in the green meadows. There is something so alluring about it that you want to join in and do a couple of asanas.
There are 50 table tennis tables throughout the territory. There is also an opportunity to play tennis. Even a ping-pong club has been created, which holds its own competitions. Muscovites of all ages love to knock balls on the table.
What is nature without beach volleyball? The park fulfills the desires of its guests by offering magnificent white sand areas. Do you like to ride bikes, rollerblades, skateboards? Specially designated lanes will allow you to enjoy the movement without disturbing the rest of the visitors. In addition, there are equipped playgrounds for playing handball, volleyball, football, with an instructor or on your own.
What is very pleasing is that smoking and drinking alcoholic beverages are prohibited in the park. You will not be enveloped in clouds of cigarette smoke from a company perched nearby, and there is little chance of meeting an annoying drunk person. These are the first steps towards raising a he althy generation, and hence the nation as a whole. Mothers with babies can now spend the whole day here, on the central alley there is a room for mother and child, where you can change and feed the baby.
Modern lifestyle
Thanks to the reconstruction, Gorky Park(Moscow) has reached a whole new level. Now you want to come here, it's nice to relax, and besides, such a vacation saves time, because you don't need to go out of town. In addition to a variety of entertainment, the park offers free Wi-Fi access and a large number of sockets for recharging phones and laptops. Study, work, read, communicate - and all this in nature.
On the stage, famous artists and young groups often perform: dance, vocal. Almost every evening the stage is lit with lights, inviting to watch something interesting.
Cultural heritage, flora and fauna
Today, Gorky Park (Moscow) is becoming the epicenter of the life of the capital. Here they hold meetings of interest, get acquainted and walk, have fun and play sports. Serious work has been done to keep the interest of the residents. Literally in a year, the Golitsinsky and Pionersky ponds were cleaned. Instead of muddy swamps covered with dense duckweed, now there are bright reservoirs where fish were launched - 400 kg of live specimens of grass carp and silver carp. In addition, environmentalists decided to settle black-necked swans here, and now Muscovites watch these majestic birds in the evenings. Regular work is carried out to plant trees and shrubs. Each spring, a group of designers creates a new, amazing pattern on the flower beds from various plants.
Another direction is the restoration of cultural heritage monuments. Work has just begun on the improvement of the Golitsin Wall on Pushkinskaya Embankment, the gazebo named after the 800th anniversary of Moscow, as well as fivefountains that are part of this architectural complex.
Observatory
Gorky Central Park (Moscow) includes this interesting object. The building itself was built a long time ago, but stood closed for about 20 years. In 2012, its doors opened again to visitors. For the convenience of observing the stars, a new powerful telescope has been installed. In addition, the architects improved the dome of the building, which became fully automated. It itself rotates 360 degrees, the doors themselves adjust to the conditions, opening enough to provide the most convenient view of the sky. If you want to get an original photo of the Gorky Park, then start a photo session here, capturing yourself as a novice astronomer.
Park in summer
Usually, it is the children who remind us that we can go to Gorky Park. Attractions, however, almost all were removed from here, only a small playground for kids remained. There are small carousels, a bungee and a standard train. And for older children, there are a lot of options for entertainment, just go to the sports equipment rental department. Roller skates, bicycles, skateboards, scooters, balls and other playground equipment are all in demand among young visitors.
Rope "Panda Park" will delight children, and adults are often happy to pretend to be tarzans. There are three routes of different difficulty levels, they run at a height of 15 meters. Of course, there is a safety net below, but that's it.equally unforgettable experience.
Of course, summer is the time for a beach holiday. You can go sunbathing on Olive Beach, rent a boat or a catamaran. There are also developing playgrounds. One of the most striking examples is the "Green School". The teacher shows snails and rabbits, teaches how to germinate seeds and plant plants. Tells a lot of interesting things about the world. Artists, actors and scientists come to visit children. And in the Neskuchny Garden there is a small zoo. Tame squirrels, lambs with a sheep and rabbits live here.
Winter adventures
The Park of Culture and Leisure is open 24/7, 12 months a year. In winter, the main attraction opens here - a huge ice rink, a magical world for children and adults. Artificial turf allows you to ski from October to March in any weather. For beginners, there is the program "First Time on Ice", experienced instructors will teach your child the basics of this beautiful sport. If you wish, you can continue classes.
How to get to the park?
In the summer, especially on weekends, you don't want to stand in a traffic jam for several hours, so it's better to use the subway to get to Gorky Park. The metro station "Park Kultury" is located almost next to the entrance to the park. It is enough to get out of the subway, cross the Moscow River on the bridge, and you are there.
