The capital of Russia has a huge number of parks where you can have a good time, admire nature and have a good rest. There are more than a hundred such territories in the metropolis. The ten presented below included the best parks in Moscow, which are especially popular among city residents.
10. Bitsa Forest
“Bitsevsky Forest” is a Moscow natural and historical park with a total area of 2 thousand hectares. This is a unique area in the capital, which is a real forest. Its formation occurred naturally, as a result of which the area received a hilly relief. On the territory of the Bitsevsky Forest two rivers take their sources - these are Chertanovka and Gorodnya, which flow into the Moskva River. The Bitza River also flows here, after which the forest park is named. In addition to rivers, a large number of streams flow in the area and there are ponds. Despite the fact that the park is located in the vicinity of the metropolis, it has retained its pristine beauty with vegetation and animals. The forest is equipped with benches for visitors who came here to relax and enjoy nature.
9. Children's park Presnensky
Children's Park Presnensky is one of the best in Moscow. On its territory, a popular chess and drafts club has been organized, where various events for children are organized, starting with entertainment and ending with competitions. There is a sports hall, which regularly hosts competitions in football, table tennis and basketball. There is a computer center in the park designed to teach the basics of information technology and programming. In total, about fifty children's associations function on the territory of Presnensky. The park has many statues in the form of chess pieces.
8. Silver Forest
“Serebryany Bor” or “Khoroshevsky Forest Park” is a natural monument of regional significance, which is located within Moscow. One of the best metropolitan parks is a specially protected area. This is an artificially created island, the formation of which occurred during the creation of the channel, called "Khoroshevskoe straightening." Serebryany Bor is divided into five zones, one of which is a conservation area, where ecosystems are maintained and restored. Tours are arranged in this part of the park. The walking area is landscaped for relaxation and has viewing platforms, direction indicators. Khoroshevsky Forest Park performs several functions - water protection, recreational and environmental protection. It boasts rich flora and fauna. Here, there are about a hundred species of animals whose harms are moles, beavers, hares, ermines, squirrels, beavers, etc.
7. Catherine Park
"Catherine Park" is a monument to soda-park art and has the status of a natural complex in Moscow. The total area occupied by him is 16 hectares, on which monuments of architecture are located. The central part is occupied by a huge pond with an area of almost 2 hectares. The shore of the pond is landscaped and has a shopping pavilion, as well as a cafe. Near the park are the Museum of the Russian Army, as well as the Catherine Institute. Here, locals love to spend their free time.
6. Meshchersky park
Meshchersky Park is one of the ten best parks located in Moscow. The total area occupied by it is as much as 465 hectares. Its foundation occurred back in the 14th century. The park has a unique, pristine nature, almost untouched by a human hand. On its territory there is a pond, on the shore of which a beach is landscaped, where you can sunbathe in the summer. Bicycle rental is available during the warm season, as well as winter ski rental. There are specially equipped paths directly for the Scandinavian struggle. Right in the middle of the forest is a real football field with an area of 240 square meters. meters. There is also a roller track with a total duration of about 2 kilometers.
5. Izmailovsky park
Izmailovsky Park is one of the largest forests of the capital with a total area of 1621 hectares. Its foundation occurred a couple of decades ago. Architectural monuments from the 7th century have been preserved on its territory. Izmailovsky Park has rich and varied vegetation, more than a dozen ponds, river sources, and transitional swamps. This area is also famous for its rich wildlife. The park has attractions, there are children's playgrounds.
4. Victory Park
Victory Park or Poklonnaya Gora is one of the largest memorial complexes in the Russian capital. Dedicated to victory in World War II. It regularly hosts festivities on holidays. The territory of the park is landscaped for walks and outdoor activities on rollers, bicycles. The main attraction of this area is the Museum of the Great Patriotic War, the fund of which has a large number of unique items. The main avenue of the park has 1,418 fountains, which symbolize the duration of the Second World War. There is also a wall of the same height, at the top of it is a statue of the goddess Nika.
3. Sokolniki
Sokolniki is one of the three best Moscow parks, which is located in the same district of the capital. This area got its name because of the royal hunting of falcons held here earlier. The park provides a lot of entertainment for both adults and children. Here you can have fun while riding rides, bicycles, roller skates, etc. In winter, there is the opportunity to do outdoor activities on skates or skiing. On the territory of Sokolnikov there is also a karting track, a swimming pool and a dancing veranda.
2. Neskuchny garden
Neskuchny Sad is a historical park in Moscow with an area of about 60 hectares, founded in the 18th century. Once the noble estates were located here, now it is a favorite place of many Muscovites who come here just for a walk, go in for sports, visit a tour or arrange a unique photo shoot. "Neskuchny Sad" adjoins Gorky Park.
1. Central Park of Culture and Rest. Gorky
"Central Park of Culture and Rest. Gorky ”- the best park in the capital of Russia, which is also one of the most popular and well-maintained. On its territory there are landscaped ponds, wooden beaches with adjoining bars, free sunbeds and ottomans. There is a rental of bicycles, scooters, painting and dancing lessons are given, regular parties and festivals, yoga and fitness classes are held. The park stretches along the river for seven kilometers.