Each park is a breath of fresh air. And if there is a forest or a river in it, then such places become favorite for the townspeople. Butovo Forest Park is located quite close to residential areas, so it is visited at all times of the year. This is a great opportunity to enjoy the beauty of nature and enjoy your free time.
A little history of the forest park
Butovo Forest Park appeared in the last century. The year 1935 is considered to be the date of its appearance. Since then, the green zone has become very popular among Russians, as well as guests of the country. Previously, the place belonged to the State Forest Fund of the USSR, and then it began to enter the forest-park belt of the capital. In 1975, a monument dedicated to the soldiers of the Great Patriotic War was unveiled in the park. Near the territory there is also a memorial opened in 1993. It reminds people of those who had previously died from political repression. The park also has natural monuments. Not all visitors know that oaks grow in it, which are more than 2 centuries old. Their height reaches 20 meters.
True connoisseurs of nature will be able to see here all the diversity of the world of trees. Butovo Forest Park is rich not only in oaks. In it you can see linden, pine, forest pear and apple tree, Siberian larch and other specimens. Among the herb plants, several types of bluebells are very popular. Lungwort, lily of the valley and gentian grow here. Strawberries become a separate surprise for walkers if they find it among the grass.
How to get there
Not only residents of the capital, but also its guests can become visitors to the park. It can be reached both by car and by public transport. There are several options for getting to Butovo Forest Park:
- Bus number 379. Drive from Butovo station (Kursk railway) to the Butovo forest park stop.
- Metro. Get off at Admiral Ushakov Boulevard station. You need to walk less than a kilometer to the park.
- Bus number 213 also stops near the park. The stop is called the "3rd microdistrict of Northern Butov."
Many tourists look at the map in advance to find where Butovo Forest Park is located. It is located in the south-west of Moscow, in Northern Butovo.
Visitors reviews
Walking in the park is becoming a favorite pastime of many people. Its proximity to the residential area makes it more and more popular. Therefore, reviews of Butovo Forest Park are always associated with good impressions and memories. Almost all visitors write that the nature here is incredibly beautiful. They note a large number of green trees, as well as fresh air. Guests of the park also note that there are a sufficient number of benches for relaxation.
Although the green zone is located in the city, here you can still notice some small forest animals, and on the trees you can see the hawks, or hear the nightingale singing. Meetings with them are always pleasing to walkers. For children's recreation there is a special playground. Moms celebrate this moment, as well as cleanliness in the forest park. Positive reviews about the park also relate to the fact that it is quite often ennobled. Workers from the administration ensure that order and cleanliness are maintained.
What to do in the park
Butovo Forest Park awaits guests at any time of the year. It often hosts outdoor photo shoots. After all, the park has a lot of places that people want to capture as a keepsake. The place is perfect for walking with family or friends. In good weather, visitors have picnics, grill kebabs, and play active games. Camping is very popular, where you can even stay for a few days. It has all the necessary conditions to live for a while at your pleasure. There is a parking lot for vehicles, so you can leave the car without too much concern.
In winter, ski trails can often be seen in the park. Fans of a healthy lifestyle immediately get them, seeing white snowdrifts outside the window. The location is perfect for this sport. Kids, in turn, really like sledding here and playing snowballs. In the forest park, tourists often organize weekend trips. Groups include not only adults, but also children. Experienced tourists have already developed their own plan and route. The park is ideal for such events.
On the territory there is a volleyball court that collects players of different ages. The forest park area is actively involved by cyclists, which can be found here quite often.