The central skating rink in Gorky Park is one of the largest structures of this type with artificial ice in all of Europe. Its area reaches 18 thousand square meters. Over the past year, over 4 months of work, he was visited by about half a million people.
On the territory itself there are 4 rental points. There you can additionally rent protective equipment for children and give your skates to sharpen. The skating rink in Gorky Park invites visitors on all days except Monday. His work time is from 10 am to 11 pm. There is one big technical break for updating and clearing ice - from 3 to 5 o’clock in the afternoon.
This year, the main design of the rink was pop art style. These are vivid images with a share of irony that adorned the whole space. They were everywhere, from tickets to facades. The space of pop art paintings was diluted with images of Russian national culture. This is a whole direction in art, the task of which is to arouse interest in popular culture.
Discos on ice
Even a huge sculpture in the center danced on ice. This is a gigantic cube with the number of LEDs exceeding 30 thousand. The installation is installed in the middle of the Fountain Square, this is the very heart of the rink. The best 3D-artists and animators brought their ideas to life and created LED snowfalls, simulating fireworks and explosions of small particles. Visitors to the rink can see these and other abstractions.
Pleasant innovations at the rink
Once again, Gorky Park (Moscow) was transformed : the skating rink acquired a new space. There was additionally a platform for events. A school of figure skating was opened here to conduct classes among fans of ice. This year, the park presented a sea of surprises, including lessons for pair skating. The training was included in the list of winners of competitions at the international level and participants of the city ice shows - Anastasia and Pavel Ivanov.
There is where a tasty snack
A specially equipped area with 4 restaurant houses is allocated at the rink. There you can warm yourself by the fire. Also, ice was provided for a snack much cheaper. To do this, vending machines with various snacks, drinks, hot coffee and chocolate were placed around the perimeter. Prices within 50 rubles.
Souvenir shop
Last winter, a new store was operating in Gorky Park. Everyone’s favorite mittens with elastic bands, leggings, lights on skates, hoodies and various souvenirs were sold there. You could get to the store directly from the ice rink or from the side of the park.
Offer for children and adults
Also last year, a separate skating rink was opened for children. For him, organized an additional entrance and a rental point for skates. The ticket cost 150 rubles per pass to the rink (Gorky Park). Benefits were provided for adults who came with a child - they had to pay 200-300 rubles.
Still very small skaters who first went out on the ice, could take the help of the duty Penguin. He was always in the park and taught the kids to skate correctly.
Since this year, the service "First Time on Ice" began to work, according to which beginners were able to learn how to ride in one lesson. The cost of such assistance is 1000 rubles per hour of classes.
The indoor ice rink in Gorky Park is open to all ages. An elderly person will be able to get out on the ice. Pensioners could ride for free on Tuesdays.
For hockey players
Hockey fans had a special playground prepared. It can be additionally booked by phone. The cost of the service ranged from 5 to 8 thousand rubles.
What can not be done at the rink
In Gorky Park, a number of rules for visitors were thought out. The most important ones are listed below:
- Smoking is allowed only in designated areas.
- It is forbidden to take animals with you.
- You can not take bags to the rink and leave them on the sides (like other items).
- They won’t let the skating rink with sleds and clubs. Only skating is allowed.
- It is forbidden to gain high speed while riding and interfere with other visitors.
- Do not eat or drink alcohol directly on ice.
- Siblings aged 3-12 years old, which are no less than a meter tall and no more than 1.5 m, are allowed on the ice rink intended for children. Children under 3 years old are not allowed on the ice. Young ice lovers aged 3-6 years should ride only with adults.
Reviews
The skating rink in Gorky Park has already managed to become popular and gain a large number of reviews. Those who were on his ice are very happy. Even experienced skaters respond well and talk about the benefits, including:
- The ability to ride even at a positive temperature due to artificial turf.
- Good quality ice.
- Huge territory for skiing.
- Good, friendly design.
- The presence of pleasant music.
People are satisfied with the café located on the rink territory and the opportunity to drink free tea for the promotion.
Pleases lovers of ice walks and the social rental of skates, and the idea with the help of beginners. Many skating rink left only favorable impressions. All lovers of ice riding are invited to the Gorky ice rink park, whose photos are presented in this article.
Of the shortcomings noted:
- Long lines for tickets. Many stood for half a day and never got to the rink.
- Tickets purchased on the site also had to be received at the box office.
- Paid parking.
- The same ticket offices worked for the purchase of tickets and the return of collateral for skates, which extended the wait.
Useful information about the rink
- Tickets can be ordered online by visiting the official website. Over time, the organizers promise to increase the number of cash desks to ensure a comfortable purchase.
- Skates are prepared in all sizes. From the smallest to the largest.
- At the opening of the rink, a whole performance was organized. Clowns worked who entertained everyone.
- Compared to the previous year, the skating rink opened 14 days earlier. In the new season, a dance zone, Fontannaya square and a large bridge were presented to the guests on ice.
- Visitors could please themselves with free tangerines, which were laid out in boxes everywhere.
- The skating rink was prepared under the guidance of representatives from Australia. For him, the soil was specially leveled and covered with thermal insulation. And they already laid pipes with a refrigerant on it, which constantly maintained the temperature and did not allow the ice to melt even at a temperature of +15 degrees.
- There is a special one-way zone at the rink for children and senior citizens.
- Free Wi-Fi was supported on site.
- The next season is scheduled to open a free cross-country skiing track. Guests who prefer skiing can also please themselves.
- All holidays are held at the rink, from the New Year to Maslenitsa. Those who do not know how to spend time can safely go to Gorky Park.
The opening of the rink in Gorky Park is planned for the new season in November. Lovers of free time on ice will be happy again this winter. The guests, as always, will be awaited by the performance and opportunity to spend time at the largest ice rink in Europe. Café, figure skating school, hockey zone, etc. will work again. The new design will delight visitors throughout the season. Here everyone will find an outlet and have a great time. Visitors will be welcome any day of the week.