Tired of the bustle of the city, I want to get into the comfort zone, where there is clean air, cool water flows in the fountains.
Parks in Khimki are being ennobled, landscaped, the infrastructure is expanding, and a comfortable and accessible environment for recreation of citizens with children is being created. Residents note that spending time in these places has become much more comfortable and safer.
Park named after L.N. Tolstoy
In Khimki, near Moscow, there are several places of interest for recreation: One of the main ones is the L.N. Tolstoy. It is located on the right bank of the Moscow Canal and is a continuation of the Khimki forest. It was founded in 1947 on the site of a relict oak grove. Got a name in honor of a famous writer who came here to visit and hunt. After reconstruction, the park in Khimki (its photo is presented in the article) was transformed. New forged gates installed at the main entrance. Passing through them, visitors get to the central alley with magnificent thuja. It leads to the center of the park, where a monument to Leo Tolstoy and a large fountain are located. Recently, it was equipped with a lighting device.
Now in the dark, jets of water shimmer in different colors and create an unforgettable sight. Walking along the alley, you can get to the large observation deck, which offers a beautiful view of the Moscow Canal. There are equipped photo zones, relaxation areas, as well as places to visit wedding processions. Also, Tolstoy Park in Khimki was equipped with 2 km of bike paths. We also updated the pedestrian zones in it, and installed decorative sculptures of fairy-tale and multi-heroes.
Tolstoy Park. Rides
For children's leisure, new playgrounds are opened, where modern complexes are designed for different age groups. The park has many attractions for children and adults:
1. Ferris wheel - for those who are not afraid of heights and like to enjoy the beauty of the surroundings from a bird's eye view (ticket price is 150 rubles).
2. Carousel "Helicopters" - the cabins rotate and can rise to a height of 2 meters (a ticket costs 150 rubles).
3. "Happy swing." The attraction will appeal to both adults and children (ticket price - 150 rubles).
4. "Cars." This is a dynamic attraction, the booths move, describing the circle, and rise to a height of 2 meters (ticket price is 150 rubles).
5. “Railway” will be interesting for both young and older children (ticket price is 100 rubles).
6. “Rocking chairs” - an electric swing for children (a ticket costs 50 rubles). 7. "Trampoline inflatable." Suitable for active children who like to jump and jump (ticket price is 100 rubles).
8. "Trampoline sports." It is suitable for children and adults, the net insures against loss (ticket price - 100 rubles).
The park has a sports area. There is also a festival area. Concerts are held there, films are screened. Nearby is the Rock Garden, famous lines from Tolstoy’s works are engraved on them. For lovers of intellectual and relaxing rest, a reading room with benches was built. Everywhere along the alleys there are elegant flowerpots with floral arrangements.
Khimki, Tolstoy Park. Pool
In summer, FIRST beach opens its season. Open from 10.00 to 19.00 hours and accepts everyone. Free showers and showers, a volleyball court and tables with rackets for playing table tennis are available for free use. On the beach there is a cafe, phytobar. In order for residents to be tempered all year round and lead an active and sporting lifestyle, a project was developed for the construction of a pool in the city, not just one, but two.
One pool measuring 20 x 10 meters and a depth of 1.4 meters. It is intended for adults. Small pool with a round bowl measuring 5 x 1.2 meters, depth - about 1 meter. Both are equipped with modern wastewater treatment plants, a constant check of water. On the beach there are indoor gazebos for special occasions, as well as barbecue grills.
"School of superheroes"
After Leo Tolstoy's PKiO after the modernization, new separate entertainment zones appeared. The Rope Park “School of Superheroes” is located near the Rodina Palace of Culture, its length is 0.6 hectares. There is a children's track 60 cm high from the ground. Children from 4 years old are allowed here. For adult athletes, the height is 1.5 meters. There are restrictions on height and weight (not lower than 120 cm and not heavier than 150 kg).
The park uses certified climbing equipment. The visitor passing the route is fastened with a carbine, which is mounted on a safety cable. The rope park is built on thick, durable trees.
The cost of visiting is 250 rubles on weekdays, on Saturday and Sunday - 350 rubles. There is a system of discounts for repeated visits for preferential categories of citizens. Schedule: daily, from 11.00 to 21.00 hours.
Contact Zoo "Ark"
It works in the summer. Accepts everyone for free. Wildlife lovers can chat directly with animals. It is allowed to iron, hand feed (special food is sold on the territory) and be photographed. The mini zoo contains more than 50 species of fauna: small ponies, sheep, goats, rabbits of different breeds, reindeer, raccoon dogs, ferrets, peacock, pheasants and even kangaroos. For children, an entertainment program is provided. They, with the help of animators, draw, sculpt figures of favorite animals. The zoo is open from 10.00 to 18.00 all week, except Monday.
Amusement park for family holidays "Secrets of the World" (dinopark)
It was opened in 2015 in the territory of the Park named after L.N. Tolstoy in Khimki. The exposition presents life-size figures of dinosaurs. They make sounds, move their heads and tails, flap their wings and may even blink. The park is divided into several zones: • ancient creatures; • excavations; • excursion.
In the paleontological zone, you can see the skeleton of a huge lizard, who lived millions of years ago, to participate, as real scientists, in excavations.
The Dino Ride attraction for toddlers and for older children gives you the opportunity to ride a dinosaur and see the world of large plants and insects. There are also prize rides with hit balls, darts in the target and others.
The park offers guided tours and creative workshops on making origami, applications, drawing, and painting ceramic figures.
Dinopark working hours: from 11.00 to 20.00. The cash desk is open until 19:30. Ticket price on weekdays: - adult - 400 rubles; - children (3-12 years old) - 300 rubles; - children under 3 years old - free of charge.
Square them. Maria Rubtsova
Describing the parks in Khimki, we will tell them about the square to them. Maria Rubtsova. Founded in 2004, named after the chief engineer and honored worker of public utilities, who is an honorary citizen of Khimki. Located in the city center. Going from the side of the Jubilee Avenue, you will see a memorial stone in honor of the 60th anniversary of the Great Victory. Nearby is a monument to front-line nurses, which is a girl rescuing a wounded warrior. In the center of the square there is a pedestal with a T-34 tank (in memory of the participants of the Second World War 1941-1945). A memory alley was also created. Each tree has a plaque in honor of residents of the Khimki district who participated in the hostilities in “hot spots” and did not return home.
A memorial complex “Valor and Glory” dedicated to the memory of special forces soldiers was also erected.
For entertainment, there is a playground in the form of towers of the Moscow Kremlin, a cascading fountain with lighting and a device that regulates the height of the jets, as well as a cafe.
At the same time, the square is a recreation area for citizens, and causes a feeling of pride in our people and patriotism.
Park Dubki (Khimki). Description
City Park Dubki - a park in New Khimki. This green area has become a favorite place for walking and recreation for many citizens.
Paths were laid out, fountains were put into action, playgrounds were arranged for children. The shore of the pond was ennobled, it was stoned, beautiful wrought iron benches were set up. Many new plants and trees have been planted. In Dubki there is a boat station and a stable.
Also on the territory of the park is the temple of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, built by the architect F.O. Shekhtel in 1915. In 2007, the memorial "Home Front Workers" was opened. The monument is based on the La-7 aircraft.
Conclusion
It can not but rejoice that the parks in Khimki restore, renew, make attractive and popular for recreation residents of the Moscow region and guests. We hope that the information on these places was useful to you.