A large city park in north-eastern Moscow with radial avenues, wooded sections, sports areas and seasonal urban activities. It feels less tourist-focused than the central parks and is a good place to see how Muscovites spend an ordinary day outdoors.
Official websiteCheck current opening hours and visitor rules on the official website before you go.
Because the park is extensive, choose your plan in advance: a short walk along the main avenues, a cycling route or a longer route into greener sections. It is particularly suitable for repeat visits because the experience changes with the season and route.
1/1 Sokolnichesky Val Street. Sokolniki is the nearest metro station.
A few more Moscow attractions with a similar kind of visit.
A major riverside park for walks, sport and downtime next to Muzeon.
District: Yakimanka
A historic estate in southern Moscow with architecture, gardens and extensive green space.
District: Nagatinsky Zaton
This park on Krymskaya Embankment combines riverside walking, an open-air sculpture collection, exhibition spaces and contemporary public landscaping. It works both as a destination in its own right and as a link between the New Tretyakov Gallery, Gorky Park and the river.
District: Yakimanka