In St. Petersburg there is an ideal place where you can have a great time - this is the Aviators' Park. It is suitable for both relaxing pastime and active recreation. Many residents of the city and its environs come here to spend time with friends on a picnic or take a fun walk with the whole family. Especially if the weather is great outside and the sun is shining brightly, then there is no better place for such walks in the entire Leningrad region.
History of Appearance
On the territory where the Aviator Park is located today, there used to be the main airfield of Leningrad. At the beginning of the twentieth century, this base was used to test new aviation equipment and various airplanes. Aircraft mechanics and pilots were also trained and prepared for work here.
This place was once of great importance for Russian aviation, and many Soviet records were set here. But in the forties, after the surrounding area began to be built up with new buildings, this airfield was closed. And later, its territory turned into a place for recreation for local residents.
Then, in the sixties, it was decidedto build here a park of Aviators, which has a very interesting layout. The runway of the former airfield has turned into Novo-Izmailovsky Prospekt.
In 1968, in this cultural place, it was decided to erect a monument to military pilots, which has a height of twelve meters.
Description of the park
This territory consists of many winding and bizarre paths and alleys, and its area is more than thirty hectares. In the very heart of this cultural place, its main attraction is located - a pond, on the banks of which the famous monument is located. Thus, this monument can be seen from any corner of the park.
The whole area is planted with deciduous trees, but there is also a small alley where only spruces grow.
The Aviators' Park is always crowded with vacationers, as here you can practice any kind of sports, take walks for the purpose of recovery, or just spend your leisure time in nature and breathe fresh air.
Active and fun time
St. Petersburg has a considerable number of park areas, but this one is the most suitable for cycling. There is a pair of paved paths that have a length of 750 meters. Also in this place it will be convenient to ride skateboards and scooters.
Park of Aviators (St. Petersburg) is also ideal for running and Finnish walking, as its perimeter is two and a half kilometers.
There is also a volleyball field and a basketball court with rings thatare especially popular with young people. Football lovers will also find something to do in the park, they will be able to kick the ball on the football lawn equipped with goals.
In addition to the many places where you can organize outdoor activities, the park even has the opportunity to do fitness or yoga in group classes that take place there weekly.
What else can I do?
Officially, it is forbidden to fry barbecue and make fires in the park area in order to avoid pollution of the surrounding area and fire of trees. But this does not mean that there is no opportunity to arrange outdoor recreation with delicious delicacies, and for this it is not necessary to cook something in the Aviators' Park.
You can just take a picnic basket there, after putting a lot of different and tasty sandwiches in it, and then go to a wonderful pond with your family or friends to enjoy the atmosphere of peace and tranquility reigning there.
The main alley of the park is especially good for walking mothers with strollers, and older children can be taught roller skating and cycling, as this road has perfectly smooth asph alt. In one secluded place of this territory, there is even a cozy children's corner, where a trampoline is periodically installed.
The Aviators' Park Pond is popular with avid fishermen who fish here only for sporting interest, as there are not many fish here.
Park Features
This cultural place in St. Petersburg is located near the metro station "Park Pobedy", so it is very convenient to get there. It is not scary to walk here even in the evenings, as the main alley has excellent lighting, and everything can be seen as if during the day.
In the daytime, from the bright sun, you can hide in the shade of trees and sit on the benches that are located under them. In general, the territory of the Aviators' Park is clean and well-groomed, so many citizens like to spend time here.
Reviews from vacationers
This place is associated with many local residents of St. Petersburg with their childhood, when they came here for a walk with their parents. Now, being already adults, many townspeople, according to the old tradition, visit this park with their children. Almost all the inhabitants of the city like this territory, as there is no pathos here, as in other modern parks, but an atmosphere of peace, silence and complete unity with nature reigns.
The pond is somewhat similar to a forest lake, and you can have a great time on its shore, regardless of the season. In the spring, for example, you can have a picnic or barbecue, and in the summer sunbathe with the whole family.
People who often visit it also like the fact that there is one small but cozy cafe in the park. You can have a tasty and inexpensive snack in it if you get hungry during your vacation.
Those who were lucky enough to live near this place are very glad that they can constantlyadmire its nature, the view of which perfectly relieves all the accumulated stress. And in the morning, go for a run that improves well-being and charges with positive energy for the whole day.
Interesting facts
The construction of a tennis school was planned in the Aviators' Park in 2005, but for this it was necessary to cut down a large number of trees growing on its territory.
The locals didn't particularly like it, and they staged protests, thanks to which they managed to stop the cutting of trees and managed to save the Aviator Park.
How to get to the park?
This place is located in the Leningrad region, in the city of St. Petersburg, in its Moskovsky district. The closest metro station to it is Park Pobedy, from which the distance to the park zone is about one kilometer. It can be easily overcome with a leisurely and walking step along Basseinaya Street.
If you plan to travel to the park by car, you can drive there along Novoizmailovsky Prospekt, which should be entered from Kuznetsovskaya Street. On the territory of this place there is a parking lot for fifty places, so it will not be difficult to leave the car under supervision.
Any resident of St. Petersburg, of course, knows where the Aviators' Park is located, the address will look like this: 196128, St. Petersburg, Kuznetsovskaya street.
This green corner of one of the districts of the city has been very fond of all residents for the entire time of its existence. They visit forin order to relax there with the whole family or with friends and have a great time in nature.
