Fans of this extreme sport, who prefer skiing and snowboarding to a relaxing holiday, will definitely enjoy staying in such an unusual place as Freestyle Extreme Park. Description, history and reviews will be presented in this article.
Features of leisure in the park "Freestyle"
The park is located very close to the capital of Russia, in the city of Dzerzhinsky. Arriving in this wonderful place, the guests will definitely not regret this act, on the contrary, they will want to return here again. As enthusiastic visitors to the park say, the experience of skiing on the tracks of the park is no worse than from a stay on the famous Elbrus or in the Alpine mountains. Freestyle amusement park pays attention even to the most demanding lover of skiing and active winter sports in general. Here you can rent skis, snowmobiles, ATVs and cheesecakes for descending from the mountains.
History of creation
It will be useful to note that this winter leisure park was built on the site of an old sand quarry.
As for the landscape of the surrounding area, it was not at all accidental that it was built on the site with gentle ramps and steep cliffs, so that the driving process was even more interesting and exciting. In addition, next to the slope there is an artificially recreated lake, which in winter is covered with snow and ice, turning into a skating rink. Entire companies of local residents and visiting tourists like to gather here. In the old days, sand extracted from the bottom of this lake was used as a starting material for the manufacture of silicate brick, glasses for optical equipment and ordinary glasses. Engineers of that time worked for the future, and already in the early 1950s, the development of sand deposits was in full swing. This raw material is still considered the country's strategic reserve.
general information
The area of ​​the freestyle winter leisure park (Dzerzhinsky, Moscow Region) is about 5 hectares, on which everything that both a beginner and already very experienced skier wants is concentrated. The park does not have any visible fences, which makes riding on rented equipment even more reckless. Entering the park is completely free, and money can only be charged for climbing the cable car and renting selected equipment. Speaking about the date of the appearance of the first piste for skiers, it is worth remembering the beginning of the “dashing” 90s. The freestyle extreme amusement park survived the reconstruction relatively recently - in 2011-2012. Today, guests have at their disposal a ski area surrounded by slopes on both sides, which stretches over 8 hectares. During the reconstruction, artificial snow supply systems and hoisting mechanisms were replaced.
Get the next dose of adrenaline in this park can not only experienced skiers, but also completely green beginners, for whom a special school of skiing is organized here. This institution has an excellent team of qualified instructors who can conduct classes both on a collective basis and individually.
The favorable period for visiting the park is October-April, when nature itself contributes to successful climbs "above the sky" and descents. A stable "minus", in terms of air mass temperature, lasts here for about 5 months, and the height of the snow "blanket" can reach 45 centimeters.
Freestyle (park): how to get there
The amusement park is located at Ugreshkaya street, 19. You can get to it as follows: from the Lyublino metro station, take the bus number 305 and get to the Rynok stop. You can also take buses under numbers 20 and 21 from the Lyubertsy station to the Kuzminki station. Bus number 470 goes straight to a stop called Mount Freestyle. A minibus No. 499 runs to the park. In the summer, the lake is especially popular with vacationers, on which all the best entertainment is concentrated. The freestyle park is famous for its unusual attractions. Visitors' feedback on this place of leisure is extremely positive.
Comments and tips from visitors
There is an amazing carousel, which makes turns over the water in different directions. In addition, from the attraction you can jump into the water in special equipment, which will give a lot of new sensations and emotions. For jumping, it is recommended to use skateboards, water skis, rollers and everything that you want.
Wakeboard and trolls
Nowadays, such a direction of water leisure as wakeboard, which combines water skiing, snowboarding and surfing, is gaining popularity in the resort. Previously, this entertainment was trial in nature, but as soon as interest in it became very significant, it was immediately put on stream. In order to make skating safe for both wakeboarders and vacationers, the training area was surrounded by buoys from all sides. In 2012, a large-scale wakeboard competition was held at the resort. When the season was closed at the resort, a special tournament was held on a commercial basis with the participation of leading professionals in this sport.
Trolls are another sport that basically resembles the descent and ascent along a bungee stretched between two steep cliffs. The flight distance is 400 meters. The average speed of descent and ascent is 70 kilometers, passing which a person receives a lot of positive emotions. Nearby there is a wide ATV trail that runs along the sand dunes near the lake surface. Along the perimeter of the coast there are very comfortable venues for holding friendly competitions in the game of beach soccer and volleyball.
Which descent to choose?
As for pricing, on each of the 8 ski slopes located along the coastline, prices depend on the complexity of the path and the type of entertainment. The minimum length of the route is about 350 meters. The descent "3-A" is considered one of the most impassable on the track. The first and second slopes are intended for primary training in the basic principles of skiing and have virtually no obstacles. The slope is 100 meters wide and about 250 meters long. Such a descent will appeal to those who like to ride calmly and confidently. The 3, 4, 5 and 6 slopes are intended for those who have an average level of training and the ability to own skis. From track number 3, you can immediately turn to the fourth, which is suitable for notorious skiers. It is worthwhile to wind a little between the trees to come to a deep canyon, passing through which you can get to a lifting structure. If you move from the midpoint of this route, you can very easily find yourself on the 5th descent, which abuts against the hills leading to the funicular.
The track number 6 has the outlines of the English letter Z. This descent is of particular interest to experienced skiers, but there is absolutely nothing for beginners to do here. For lovers of extreme sports there are tracks under numbers 7 and 8, the slope of which is 25%. If there is not enough adrenaline, then you can try your luck and jump to a depth of 50 meters, where flight in free fall and a smooth descent to the surface of the earth are expected, provided, of course, you have the skills and some luck.
True fans of cross-country skiing and “cheesecakes” will also not be bored, as for such vacationers there is a special track with different obstacles, the length of which is about 300 meters, and the slope is about 35 meters. On the territory of the Freestyle ski resort (g Dzerzhinsky, Moscow Region) there are 5 convenient funiculars, 4 of which are towed, and the latter is designed to transport small athletes. In the evenings on the tracks include beautiful lighting, which allows you to overcome any track without obstacles. On holidays and weekends, the resort accepts vacationers from 11:00 to 00:00.
Price policy
On holidays for adults, such an unforgettable pleasure will cost 30-40 rubles, and for children - 15-20 rubles. The price of a trip along the training slope for adults is 20 rubles, and for children - 10. There is an opportunity to purchase a subscription to the extreme freestyle park. A coupon costs 400 rubles per day on a weekday and 600 rubles on a weekend. If there is a desire to buy the right to visit the complex all season, then you have to pay about 9900 rubles. Skating in inflatable tubing will cost an adult 30-40 rubles, and a small child - 15-20 rubles.
Rental cost
As already mentioned, on the territory of this ski complex there is a rental point where everything is located so that skiing is as comfortable as possible. The cost of rental services varies, depending on what period of time this or that inventory is taken, as well as on the age of visitors. The day of the week also matters, since on weekends the cost of any equipment is slightly reduced. 480 rubles costs the first hour of skiing, and then you need to pay 370 and 260 rubles. For children, the price drops to 300, 210 and 160 rubles, respectively. Snowboard equipment costs on average about 270 rubles per hour of use. The hourly rental cost of tubing will be 200 rubles.
School fees
Children starting at the age of 4 are admitted to the alpine skiing school operating in this resort. The monthly cost of training will be 5400 rubles. Classes are held 3 times a week. Twice a week on weekends, you can do it by paying 4,400 rubles a month. The instructor gives lessons that will cost a beginner skier 1200 rubles. The cost of a ski pass is included in this figure.
Classes are held with both adults and children. Professionals teach lessons in a playful way, whereby information is learned much faster. Both mass and individual training is possible for all the available basics and techniques.
Extreme rides
In addition to the listed types of leisure, jibing is practiced in the resort, for which special figures are even installed. Fans of all types of freestyle can relax here as they should, since all the conditions for this are available. There are special jumps, and walls, and other more dangerous and exciting shells. There are also special rails and railings. To ensure complete safety, special pneumatic pillows are provided.
Zorbing is considered an equally popular type of outdoor activity, which offers its guests extreme freestyle park. Description of the attraction will familiarize visitors with it in advance. Zorbing is the descent from a steep mountain slope in special closed transparent balls. As the ball flies down from the cliff, a thrill-seeker can enjoy the revolutions around its axis. On average, such rotations occur from 10 to 15. Mounts located inside the ball, allow even a child from 8 years to make such a descent. If desired, parents can record zorbing on the camera and leave this video as a keepsake.
Snowmobiling
Despite the apparent routine (a snowmobile is not a novelty now), riding on such a "beast" can also give a sea of ​​drive and positive. Such a pleasure costs from 50 to 100 rubles, but this money is not at all a pity. The amount is not charged for the entire cycle, but per minute, but it all depends on capacity. If you transfer to a tubing that is hooked to a snowmobile, then skiing will cost only 400 rubles. It is worth believing that the impressions of such skating will remain in memory for a long time. By the way, camera shooting is possible in all corners of the park. Nature is extremely picturesque everywhere.
For those who first arrived in the city of Dzerzhinsk, Freestyle (park) is a great place to spend leisure time and charge with positive emotions. Here you can really get a huge amount of adrenaline.