Krasnodar is one of the most beautiful and most comfortable cities in the south of Russia. The fortress, founded by the Black Sea Cossacks by decree of Empress Catherine II in 1793, became an outpost of the southern gate of the Russian Empire. Yekaterinodar (literally, “the gift of Catherine”) is the first name of the city that existed until 1920, when the Bolsheviks came to power. Since then, by decision of the People's Commissariat of Internal Affairs of the RSFSR, the city received its current name. One of the attractions of the capital of the Kuban are the parks of Krasnodar. We’ll talk about them today.
City garden
One of the oldest parks in the city is located on the southern outskirts of Krasnodar. It was founded in 1848 by order of the governor of the Caucasus, Prince M.S. Vorontsova. Since that time, thousands of cuttings of trees, rose bushes and various flowers have been planted in the garden.
In 1932, the park was named after the writer M. Gorky. Then a pond appears on the south side of the garden. Before the start of World War II, the City Garden was one of the most beautiful parks in the south of Russia. During the war years this and other parks of Krasnodar were almost completely destroyed. Krasnodar had to make a lot of effort, time and money to restore the park. But today it is one of the favorite vacation spots of citizens. In the park there are concert venues, attractions for children and adults, cafes and alleys, in the depths of which you can relax in silence from the bustle of the city.
Park "Sunny Island"
Park "Sunny Island" is located on one of the islands in the floodplain of the Kuban River. In 1959, the "Solar Park" was created on the site of the Gorzelentrest nursery. Krasnodar got at its disposal another unique place for recreation for citizens.
In the park, in addition to the traditional set of entertainment (attractions for children and adults, a variety of cafes and concert venues) there is an opportunity for physical education and sports. So, at the entrance to the park you can use a bicycle rental. And in the depths of the island you can find volleyball and football courts, tennis courts, fitness equipment for strength training. The presence of an ice rink for practicing figure skating and hockey is what other parks in Krasnodar cannot boast of. Another attraction of this complex is Safari Park, which is the only private zoo in the country. On an area of 10 hectares, fish and crocodiles, giraffes and lions, monkeys, a kangaroo and more than 100 exotic animals are comfortably located.
Park "Europe"
Rich and another entertainment complex - Park "Europe", Krasnodar. It is a center of entertainment and family vacations. The five-story building, built with modern technology, includes a bowling and karaoke room, a sushi bar and cinemas, a SPA salon and children's rooms with slot machines, billiards and a fitness club with modern equipment. For lovers of quality family vacations , Europa Park (Krasnodar) will become a favorite place of entertainment.
Chistyakovskaya Grove
Another favorite vacation spot for residents and visitors of the Kuban capital is rightfully considered Chistyakovskaya grove. Laid in 1900, she knew both the pre-war years of prosperity and the perestroika years of oblivion. In 2008, the park was opened after a deep reconstruction. Built fountains and well-groomed alleys, beautiful flower beds and new playgrounds for children quickly gained popularity among the townspeople. Today it houses the largest and most modern town for children. The main highlight of the grove is the unique attraction "Rope Park".
Parks of Krasnodar today are dynamically developing. New attractions and playgrounds are created, new malls are laid and sports complexes are being built. Particular attention is paid to the cleanliness and safety of the park. It is hoped that the grateful residents and guests of Krasnodar will also take care of these living corners of nature.