Every park is a breath of fresh air. And if there is a forest or a river in it, then such places become a favorite for the townspeople. Butovsky Forest Park is located close enough to residential areas, so it is visited at all times of the year. This is a great opportunity to enjoy the beauty of nature and spend your free time.
A little history of the forest park
Butovo forest park appeared in the last century. 1935 is considered to be the date of its appearance. Since then, the green zone has become very popular among Russians, as well as guests of the country. Previously, the place belonged to the State Forest Fund of the USSR, and then began to enter the forest park belt of the capital. In 1975, a monument dedicated to the soldiers of the Great Patriotic War was opened in the park. There is also a memorial near the territory, opened in 1993. It reminds people of those who previously died from political repression. There are also natural monuments in the park. Not all visitors know that oaks grow in it, which are more than 2 centuries old. Their height reaches 20 meters.
True connoisseursnature will be able to see here all the diversity of the world of trees. Butovsky forest park is rich not only in oaks. In it you can see lindens, pines, wild pear and apple trees, Siberian larch and other specimens. Among herbal plants, several types of bluebells are very popular. Lungwort, lily of the valley and gentian also grow here. Strawberries become a separate surprise for walkers if they find them among the grass.
How to get there
Not only residents of the capital, but also its guests can become visitors to the park. It can be reached both by car and by public transport. There are several options for getting to the Butovsky forest park:
- Bus number 379. Go from the station "Butovo" (Kursk railway) to the stop "Butovsky forest park".
- On the subway. Get off at the station "Admiral Ushakov Boulevard". Less than a kilometer walk to the park.
- Near the park, bus number 213 also stops.
Many tourists look at the map in advance to find where the Butovsky forest park is located. It is located in the south-west of Moscow, in Northern Butovo.
Visitor reviews
Walking in the park is becoming a favorite pastime for many people. Its proximity to the residential area makes it increasingly sought after. Therefore, reviews of the Butovo Forest Park are always associated with good impressions and memories. Almost all visitors write that the nature here is incredibly beautiful. They mark a large number of green trees, as well asFresh air. Guests of the park also note that it has a sufficient number of benches for rest.
Although the green area is located within the city, you can still see some small forest animals here, and see sparrowhawks in the trees or hear the singing of a nightingale. Meetings with them always delight the walkers. For children's recreation there is a special playground. Moms celebrate this moment, as well as cleanliness in the forest park. Positive feedback about the park also relates to the fact that it is quite often ennobled. Administration workers make sure that order and cleanliness are maintained.
Things to do in the park
Butovo forest park awaits guests at any time of the year. There are often outdoor photo shoots. After all, there are a lot of places in the park that people want to capture as a keepsake. The place of rest is great for walking with family or friends. In good weather, visitors arrange picnics, barbecue, play active games. Camping is very popular, where you can even stay for a few days. It has all the necessary conditions to live for some time at your pleasure. There is parking for vehicles, so you can leave the car without any worries.
In winter, ski tracks can often be seen in the park. Fans of a he althy lifestyle immediately get them when they see white snowdrifts outside the window. The location is ideal for this sport. The kids, in turn, really like to ride here on a sled and play insnowballs. In the forest park, tourists often arrange weekend hikes. Groups include not only adults, but also children. Experienced tourists have already developed their own plan and route. The park is ideal for such events.
There is a volleyball court on the territory, which gathers players of different ages. The forest park area is actively used by cyclists, who can be found here quite often.
