Park " Pokrovskoye- Streshnevo " is a picturesque corner of Moscow, where there is an old manor, healing spring "Swan", areas for picnics, gazebos, as well as the Khimka river . If you are lucky, you can see in it beavers that swim among numerous ducks . P okrovsky park is famous for its mighty, beautiful pine trees, many of which are more than one hundred and fifty years old. This place pleasantly surprises visitors with sophistication and at the same time pristine simplicity.
Pokrovsky park. How to get there
The park is located in the same area in the north-west of the capital. Getting to him is easy. Nearby are the metro station " Voikovskaya" , " Schukinskaya" , "Falcon", " Tushinskaya" . Pokrovsky Park lies between Volokolamsk and Leningradskoye Highways.
You should get to the station " Schukinskaya" , get off the subway. Then you can get on one of the trams, there go number 15, 30, 1 or number 28. You should get off at the Pekhotnaya Street stop and walk about half a kilometer.
If you reach the station "Riga", then you will need to get to the station " Pokrovskoye- Streshnevo " by train. In time it will take twenty minutes. And to the park from the platform is only a hundred meters.
Entrance to the park is free for everyone, the gates are open around the clock.
Characteristic
Pokrovsky Park was opened in 1998 . For more than half a century, the Pokrovsko-Streshnevsky Forest Park has existed here . Today, the territory occupies 223 hectares, including water surfaces (14 hectares) and forests (130 hectares). More than 75 hectares are old mighty pines, one and a half centuries old. The main park species are oak, linden, elm, and birch. Hardwood has been growing here for an average of 85 years. Monuments of nature declared such unique objects as the spring "Swan", the valley of the local river Khimki, pine more than two hundred years old.
Rare plants for the local zone live in the park: the bell is broadleaf, the egg is yellow, the crest is dense, the bell is nettle leaf , May lily of the valley and others, many are listed in the Red Book.
Mammals such as weasels, muskrats, hedgehogs, squirrels, as well as many species of birds live in the park : long-eared owl, nightingale, common fowl, owl, titmouse and others.
The old estate " Pokrovskoye-Glebovo- Streshnevo ", which belonged to the old family of the Streshnevs, is located on the territory of the park . The construction dates back to the XVII- XIX centuries.
Park history
The correct name for the park is Pokrovskoye-Glebovo, but Pokrovskoye-Streshnevo has taken root. The park is now located at the place where the village of Pokrovskoye was once located. Many Muscovites simply call the park “Pokrovsky.”
I bought a village about in 1664, Rodion Streshnev, later he was the tutor of Peter the Great himself. Until 1626, the Streshnev family was not famous, this happened only after they became related to the royal family. The Streshnevs later became direct relatives of the future ruler Alexei Romanov.
When the new owners acquired the village, it seemed to come to life. Ponds dug on the territory, fish were bred in them, and multiple household services were built. Over the course of 250 years, the Streshnevs have been equipping a clan nest. During this time, they built a mansion, built a church, greenhouses, refectory.
The second part joined the name of the estate when Elizabeth Streshneva, having married, took a double surname. The last owner of the estate was already Evgenia Fedorovna Shakhovskaya-Glebova-Streshneva . She once again restored the mansion, in this form he survived to the present day.
After the 1917 revolution, the Bolsheviks turned the buildings here into a sanatorium. In the 20th century, there were museums, a holiday home, and even a research institute. Now the mansion is protected by the state, but so far has not been restored.
What to do in the park
P okrovsky park is a great place to relax here in the summer on the beach, sunbathe, play badminton or volleyball. For those who want to organize a picnic in nature, arbors are equipped here. One has only to consider that there are many who wish, so it is not easy to find a free place. There are gazebos both near the pond and in the depths of the forest zone. There is a park "Pokrovskoye- Streshnevo " and a cafe.
This park is a great place to relax, it is always crowded, but if you turn off the paths found, you can find yourself in the forest. There is an opportunity to fall out of the rapid rhythm of the capital, listen to silence and imagine yourself on the edge of the earth.
Routes
P okrovsky park is perhaps one of the most picturesque in the capital. Few natural areas in Moscow have so many routes. The diagram shows a lot of tracks, which are suitable for both cyclists and roller lovers. Pedestrians and moms with strollers walk here. The longest route passes through the entire park, it stretches past ponds, a spring, a ravine, at a time you can see all the most remarkable. If you get tired of walking along the path, you can delve into the forest and explore the shallow trails. There are plenty of walking options.
Cyclists from here can easily get to Serebryany Bor or Strogino. In addition, there is an opportunity to get to the Moscow Canal and watch how the gateways work. To do this, of course, is better with a knowledgeable guide.
Pokrovsky Park in Khotkovo
There is another park in the Moscow Region with the same name. It opened in 2015, in the city settlement of Khotkovo. Locals already consider it a favorite vacation spot. The park zone is located on the banks of the Pazha River, not far from the Pokrovsky Khotkov Monastery. It is convenient for all residents from any microdistrict to visit Pokrovsky Park. Photos confirm that the place is always crowded. Citizens gather here for festivities on holidays. On weekdays, they just come to breathe fresh air, relax.
Once, more than a century ago, it was in this place that the Pokrovskaya famous fair was located. Now, on Cherry Hill, artists paint their landscapes, residents admire the local beauties.
In the new park, playgrounds are equipped, there is a summer cafe. In winter, an ice rink is organized here. Most of the territory is a natural area equipped with convenient paths. The total area of the park is 40 thousand square meters. A bronze sculptural composition dominates here. She represents the family of Sergius of Radonezh, the author of the work is the sculptor Yuri Khmelevsky.