Walking with children in big cities sometimes becomes a real problem. The hum of car engines, dust, noise and bustle of the metropolis are not at all encouraging. And then children's parks become a real salvation. In any of them you can safely relax for both adults and children. Although no, children do not need a relaxing holiday - they will find a lot of entertainment for themselves here. One of such places in the stuffy capital of Russia is Festivalny Park, which will be discussed later.
History
Once on the site of the current children's park was the Lazarevskoe cemetery. At first, in the 17th century, it was a small churchyard for the Gentiles. Already a century later, people whose bodies were not identified found their last refuge here. After the construction of the Church of the Descent of the Holy Spirit was completed on this site in 1787, which still stands here, we althy people belonging to the noble class considered it acceptable to bury their loved ones here. But by the beginning of the last century, the cemetery was already quite neglected. In 1934, they decided to liquidate it, and 2 years later, the Dzerzhinsky Park was opened on this site. Main goalshis were the military-patriotic education of the younger generation, as well as the solution of physical culture, he alth and environmental and biological tasks.
Renaming happened in 1985, after reconstruction. It was then that the Festival Park got its current name. Maryina Grove is its second name. By the way, it is located near the metro station with that name. The park underwent the last reconstruction at the very beginning of the new century - in 2000.
Temple
Lazarevsky cemetery, on which the temple of the Descent of the Holy Spirit was built, is long gone, but the church has remained. Although she had to go through a lot. Initially, a wooden temple was created, named after the righteous Lazarus of the Four Days. In the 1780s merchant Luka Dolgov, who was a well-known philanthropist at that time, allocated money for the construction of a stone building. It was made in the style of the so-called early classicism. It should be noted that the temple has changed slightly in appearance over the past century.
Even after the end of the October Revolution, services were performed here. Often they were conducted by Patriarch Tikhon. However, the closure of the temple was a foregone conclusion. It happened in 1932. Then all the property was confiscated. The building was handed over to the plant in order to create a hostel for workers in it. Fortunately, later the temple was recognized as an architectural monument. It was this that saved him from what seemed inevitable destruction. Repairs were carried out in the 1960s, thanks to which the crosses were restored. But the interior has disappeared without a trace. The temple was returned to believers already in 1991.
Objects on the territoryparka
Today, Festivalny Park boasts some very interesting places. So, there is a large greenhouse, dovecotes, a paddock for horses, playgrounds, etc. Those who wish can play volleyball, basketball or streetball on specially equipped playgrounds. There is also a place for mini-football lovers, and not just one - in the center of the park there are two fields with artificial turf. The sports and recreation complex (its area is 1.5 thousand square meters) has four sports halls.
Classes and competitions
Sports sections and associations of the Festival Park are visited by thousands of children every year. Today, there are more than 40 associations here. Among them are the following: football, dressage, choreography and rhythm, badminton, tennis, basketball, gymnastics, the basics of martial arts, etc. Experienced teachers help children learn the basics and hone their skills, many of whom - master of sports In summer, a he alth camp operates here, and in winter ski slopes are laid.
Festivalny Park often hosts participants in various competitions, both at the city level and at the state level, on its territory. So, competitions in karate, capoeira, etc. are held here. For participants in street basketball matches, Festivalny Park (Moscow) becomes practically the center of the universe every summer. All events related to this direction are held here.
First visit to the park
You are the first timevisited the "Festival" park with your child? Photos taken here will take their rightful place in your album. You can take a bicycle or scooter, a ball or a badminton set with you, and for younger kids, sand molds and buckets with shovels. And if you want to get a better look at the park, we suggest you go on a little impromptu trip.
So, you entered the Festivalny park from the main entrance, which is located at the intersection of st. Suschevsky Val with Olympic Avenue. Immediately on your way comes across the main building. There are classes in sports sections, matinees and children's holidays. You can pay attention to the training schedule if it is relevant for you (for example, you choose which section to send your child to). In the same case, it would be useful to find out when open classes are held in the selected sections in order to see with your own eyes how teachers conduct training.
Opposite the main building you will see a playground with fairy tale characters here and there. Such a "magic meadow" will surely delight the kids. However, here you can only play outdoor games, run with your child, while the central playground has sandboxes, slides with swings and carousels, and a designated area for skateboarding and cycling.
At the other end of the park there is also a small playground for children. There are also sandboxes and a slide. And in winter, ski slopes are laid on its territory. Very close isdovecote. That's really what will attract the attention of the child! Birds can be fed, photographed or filmed, and the information stand will help you learn more about them. Another interesting place for both children and adults is the equestrian sports complex. Here you can watch how the trainer teaches horseback riding to other children, and your little one will enjoy this spectacle.
Conclusion
Well, we think that enough information has been provided for the first acquaintance with such an object as Festivalny Park. Moscow is rich in such places. For example, if you exit from here through an additional exit near the equestrian center, then you will need to go a little to the left, and in front of you will be Catherine's Park, which is considered one of the oldest and most interesting in the capital.
