Voronezh is a large and quite beautiful city with many parks and green areas. One of the oldest places for recreation of citizens is located in the center, near the main railway station. This is the city park of Voronezh "Orlyonok", in which today you can not only walk among the riot of greenery, but also ride on various attractions. What kind of entertainment is there in this recreation area and where is it located?
Park "Eaglet" (Voronezh): discovery and history of improvement
Once in Voronezh, at the intersection of
Friedrich Engels and Peace Streets, there was the parade ground of the Mikhailovsky Cadet School. After the events of 1917, the area of the III International was at this place. In 1954, a recreation park designed by architect N. Ya. Nevedrov appeared on this territory. Today, this
green zone is one of the oldest in the city. The territory of the park is landscaped, there are quiet walkways and modern attractions and cafes. Many citizens like this place, people come here to relax from the bustle of the big city and take a walk with their children.
The modern territory of the park
The last large-scale reconstruction was carried out in 2009. Thanks to the whole complex of works on improvement and restoration of objects, the Voronezh park "Orlyonok" has become even more beautiful and well-groomed. The old Youth Theater was demolished, a new paving slab was laid, in addition, modern bright lights and comfortable benches appeared. Also, during the reconstruction, one of the main symbols of the park was restored - a beautiful fountain with interesting sculptures. In the recreation area there are new playgrounds and sports grounds. Today Voronezh Park "Orlyonok" is one of the favorite vacation spots of citizens, regularly young mothers with children and teenagers walk here.
Sights and interesting monuments
Want to take beautiful photos and enjoy the surrounding views? Enter the park from the side of Feoktistov street. This entrance is considered the main one, it is decorated with white gates with columns and a cast-iron fence. One of the most modern attractions of the park is a monument to the poet O. Mandelstam, installed in 2008. The writer dedicated the cycle “Voronezh notebooks” to the city, since Voronezh played a special role in his fate. From the side of Friedrich Engels Street in the park there is a memorial to the fallen soldiers of the Red Army. There are other sculptures in the park, small changes in the decor and landscape design can be observed every season.
Attractions and entertainment
Voronezh Park "Eaglet" is one of the favorite places for families for all residents of the city. Here you can relax and without extra expenses: the territory has modern playgrounds, you can ride bicycles and roller skates. But, undoubtedly, the attractions installed here are of the greatest interest. Among them there are a variety of cars, trains and swings for the smallest. In summer, trampolines and mechanical rocking chairs are also installed on the territory of the recreation area. There will be entertainment for teenagers and adults alike - the Roller Coaster, the circuit, the Centrox and many others. Park "Orlyonok" (Voronezh) offers attractions for every taste, it will be interesting for everyone to ride them. After an extreme vacation, you can sit in one of the local cafes, order light snacks and drinks or a full hot lunch.
How to get and what to do in the "Eaglet"?
The city leisure
park is located in the very center of Voronezh. The main entrance with the front gate can be found from the side of Feoktistov street. By public transport, getting to the recreation area is not difficult. You need to get out at the Detsky Park stop, traveling by buses No. 8, 76, 68, 67A, 58B, as well as fixed-route taxis No. 49B, 61.
According to many citizens, the recreation area looks most attractive in the summer. With the onset of cold weather, most attractions stop working, summer cafes close. However, even in winter you can go skiing and wander along the snow-covered paths. Various events, children's parties and festivities during the All-Russian holidays are also held in the park. Be sure to visit the park "Eaglet" - because it is one of the most beautiful and oldest recreation areas in the city. Many newlyweds in Voronezh today include this place in the route of their wedding walk to take beautiful photographs as a keepsake.
The park occupies a relatively small area, but despite this, on its territory there are noisy entertainment facilities and calm shady walkways. There is a place for everyone - you can sit in a cafe, read in silence on a bench, engage in an active sport, take beautiful photos or get your dose of adrenaline while riding the rides. Come for a walk, nobody will be bored!