Residents of cities, tired of noise, dust and fuss, often look for a quiet corner where you could relax, rest and breathe in the fresh air. In Rostov-on-Don, the Friendship Park has become such a green oasis. The article gives its detailed description.
What kind of place is it
Druzhba Park (Rostov-on-Don) is a wonderful place in the city where residents gather to have a good time. It is called the "green oasis". Indeed, there are a lot of greenery and flowers. The territory is well-groomed, everywhere is clean. Both adults and children enjoy walking along the malls, relaxing on benches, spending time at the pond, enjoying its freshness.
Friendship Park (Rostov-on-Don) is the youngest in the city. It was broken at the Northern Reservoir in 2004. But among urban residents is popular. Both in summer and winter there are many people. But due to the fact that the territory is quite large, there is enough space for everyone.
Park Attractions:
- beautiful temple of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God, built simultaneously with the park;
- Surb Khach Armenian Church, the oldest in the city.
Where does the name come from
Many visitors are wondering why the name "Friendship" is called. Rostov-on-Don has many sister cities: Yerevan (capital of Armenia), Kayani (Finnish town), Pleven (large economic center of the North-Central region of Bulgaria), Volos (large modern port in Greece, the "pearl" of Thessaly), Hera and Dortmund (cities in Germany), Le Mans (France), Mobile (a port in the southern United States in Alabama), Antalya (a famous resort in Turkey), Odessa (a popular Ukrainian resort, a “pearl by the sea"), Cheongju (Korea ), Glasgow (the largest city in Scotland).
Between Rostov-on-Don and these cities signed agreements on friendship and cooperation. In honor of this event, the park is named on the territory of which a symbolic sign is placed in the direction of the cities with a distance to them, as well as distinctive commemorative signs.
Summer fun
Very beautiful and well-groomed park "Friendship" (Rostov-on-Don). Attractions for adults, children's carousels and playgrounds, a trampoline, cafeterias with ice cream, soft drinks and light snacks - all this attracts visitors looking for entertainment and fresh air on hot summer days. Children enjoy cycling, scooter and roller skating.
One of the main attractions of the park is the octopus open-air water park, to which the central alley with a fountain leads. In summer, laughter, joyful cries and splashing water are heard everywhere. This visitors master seven large pools, eight steep slides and other attractions.
Many people like to sit on the shore of the reservoir and admire the birds, feed the ducks, which are very numerous. Seagulls and pigeons often fly in for refreshments, and sparrows loudly chirp in the bushes nearby. You can go down to the reservoir by a beautiful old stone staircase, which is protected by the park administration as a valuable architectural sample.
What else attracts citizens to the park "Friendship" (Rostov-on-Don)? Events, photos of which decorate stands on the territory, are held here on weekends and holidays. On stage are professional and novice artists, school ensembles, animators hold drawing contests, sports competitions, various competitions.
Winter fun
But not only in the summer, but also in the winter, the Druzhba park (Rostov-on-Don) attracts visitors. When snow falls on the ground, real fun begins here! The most popular entertainment is sledding, skiing downhill with a small diving board, at the rink.
The frozen reservoir turns into a hockey field, where boys and adult sports fans drive the puck.
Here and there, one can observe how children and youth fight with snowballs or make a snow woman. Everywhere - laughter, fun and music!
Where is the park "Friendship" (Rostov-on-Don): address, how to get there, useful information
Full name: recreation park "Friendship". The official address of the park: the city of Rostov-on-Don, Voroshilovsky district, Kapustin street, 1/1-A. Located at the intersection of Komarov Boulevard and Kosmonavtov Avenue. This is the Northern housing estate in the city. You can get here by any public transport or by private car.
The park is open around the clock from Monday to Friday with no lunch break. Everyone can enter here. The entrance is free. Activists are on duty to prevent people intoxicated from entering the territory. In a secluded corner there is a public free toilet, by the way, clean.
Reviews
Reviews about the park are mostly positive. Visitors note clean alleys, well-kept flower beds, the opportunity to have a good time. Some are unhappy that discos are not held in the park. But PKiO "Druzhba" is primarily intended for families with children. Noisy entertainment can be found in the night club.