In the center of Simferopol, surrounded by lush greenery, there is a Children's Park - a place where people come for a walk with children, relax and have fun. Parents bring their kids to classes in the studio and mugs. Children's Park of Simferopol is a world of creativity and joy.
Park history
This is the first park in the Soviet Union, intended exclusively for children's development and creativity. In 2018, the Park will celebrate its 60th anniversary. A beautifully landscaped area of about 17 hectares is densely planted with greenery - these are luxurious trees and well-groomed flower beds, covered with bright flowers from early spring to late autumn.
The pride of the park is a 6-meter oak, proudly bearing the name of the Giant of Tauris. It is believed that his age is about 700 years.
Rides
Many parents bring their children to the park in order to ride them on their favorite attractions.
In the depths of the park there is a free playground, made in the form of a huge ship. In the game complex, kids are happy to frolic while their parents rest on the benches.
Attractions set in the middle of the last century: the Saturn carousel and the Boats swing, have survived.
The park has a lot of modern vibrant attractions:
- Ferris wheel;
- trampolines;
- train;
- electric cars;
- carousels, etc.
A shooting gallery is very popular in which they hold a competition for the most accurate shooter.
In the park you can ride on a typewriter or gyro scooter, enjoy ice cream, popcorn and cotton candy.
Both adults and children love to take photos in the Simferopol Children's Park on the free site “Pushkin's Tales”, where they found a haven for Baba Yaga, Leshiy and the Little Mermaid, the huge head of Vityaz and Ruslan riding a horse, 33 heroes with Uncle Chernomor, Golden Fish and squirrel gnawing emeralds.
Children's Park in Simferopol - a territory of joy
After the beautification recently carried out in the park, a special platform for fans of bicycles and skateboards appeared in it. Specially curved platforms enable young athletes to hone their skills.
Zoo in the children's park
In the Children's Park of Simferopol there is a zoo corner. Over 300 species of various animals and birds inhabit the enclosures. There are several bears in the zoo that willingly accept treats, camels, foxes, wolves, monkeys, raccoon dogs.
In 2017, a new spacious aviary was built for the family of young lions, which its inhabitants really liked.
Tiger and cougar, buffalo and red deer, saigas and lynx - all these animals are seen by children near, not in the picture, but in the zoo. With enthusiasm, kids and pets are examined: goats and pigs, rabbits and horses. In the center of the zoo there is a pond where swans, ducks, geese and even red-eared turtles swim.
That is why you can’t get around the enclosures on weekends - Simferopolians come to the animals and guests from other Crimean cities come. Many generations from childhood remember the Simferopol zoo corner.
In recent years, the zoo has been developing rapidly: new animals appear, comfortable pens and aviaries are being built, old ones are being improved. The dream of the administration is to get zoo status.
On the territory of the zoo there are 2 playgrounds, many benches, a toilet.
All children are waiting for a visit to the zoo in the Children's Park of Simferopol. How much is such a trip, parents and organizers of extracurricular activities are interested.
Low cost:
- adults - 200 r.;
- children's ticket - 150 rubles;
- Children under 5 years old are free accompanied by an adult.
The price may change, therefore it is better to clarify the information in advance on the official website.
On the territory of the Children's Park there was a place for the building, which housed a large aquarium. Exotic fish, turtles of various species, crocodiles - all this attracts the attention of curious kids.
Creative and research circles
After the Children's Park was created, the Palace of Pioneers was opened on its territory - now it is the Palace of Children and Youth Creativity.
In this place, every child can find something to his liking, because there are almost all areas:
- vocal and choreographic;
- fine and decorative arts;
- physical education;
- technical and literary creativity.
Free classes are conducted by experienced teachers. Children participate in city and Russian events, contests and festivals.
Not far from the zoo there is an art studio, whose students have made a significant contribution to the improvement of the park. Children's drawings of parks and squares in Simferopol, ancient maps and animals decorated empty walls and platforms.
In the Children's Park is a youthful astronomical observatory, which created a unique museum of space minerals.
Another popular venue in the park is the Junior Inspector playground. It is here, surrounded by road signs and markings, that young traffic police inspectors are trained, and on weekends, children learn to ride on cars, scooters, scooters and bicycles according to the rules of the road.
Holidays in the Children's Park
Holidays in the Children's Park of Simferopol like adults and children. Every weekend, there are children's discos and theme programs, during which the kids communicate and play with their favorite cartoon characters.
Traditionally, folk and state holidays are held in the Children's Park (Simferopol):
- New Year's and Christmas;
- Maslenitsa;
- Easter;
- Victory Day;
- Children Protection Day;
- Day of family and fidelity;
- Day of Russia and others.
Here, often entertaining performances are organized by talented children together with teachers and parents. For many of them, work in the Children's Park of Simferopol is joy and pleasure. On holidays, guests are expected to:
- performances of the theater of “live” sculpture;
- stilt show;
- concerts of collectives of the Palace of Creativity and theatrical studios of the city;
- soap bubbles show;
- master classes;
- asphalt drawing contest;
- face painting.
How to get there
In Simferopol, Children's Park is located on Kuibyshev Square , 51 Kirova Ave.
Almost all city bus and minibus flights pass through the Kuybyshevsky Market stop.
You can go to the Children's Park from the street. Schmidt.
The park has ample free car parking, so you can safely arrive by car.