The Most Amazing Parks in St Petersburg

Moskovskiy Victory Park is a huge park, erected in honor of the victory over the Nazi Germany. Its majestic and tragic history attracts the attention and emotional outbursts of visitors. During the May holidays, Moskovskiy Victory Park is filled with a special atmosphere of celebration and mourning. It is the best place to go for the May holidays, where you will be able to share the experiences of thousands of citizens of the Northern Capital. The park was established to commemorate the victory of the workers of Leningrad in the Second World War, as a symbol of eternal glory as a national monument to the soldiers. The Avenue of Heroes features busts dedicated to the heroes of the Soviet Union and of the Socialist Labor. Around and inside the park there are many famous architectural buildings. Some of the entertainment facilities include children’s attractions, a beach, a bar, the rental of boats and catamarans, and a skating rink.

Opening times: 24 hours, daily

This park is located on Elagin Island, whose history dates back to the 17th century. Before Elagin Island received its name, it belonged to the princes Yaguzhinskiy, Melgunov and Potemkin. The Elagin family gained possession of the island in 1777, and transformed it into a cultural park. The family built the English Garden with canals, ponds and grottoes, as well as a palace complex. Until 1917 the island remained one of the royal residences, and from 1932 the Central Park of Culture and Leisure occupied almost an entire island. Today, this park provides a piece of nature, where occasional entertainment events and festivals are held. The park always welcomes new visitors and is, probably, the favorite park in St Petersburg among local residents.

Opening hours: daily 6 a.m.-12 a.m., summer time; daily 6 a.m.-11 p.m. winter time