Sokolniki

Sokolniki metro station

25 points in the rating of "The best parks of Moscow". Location: 4 Atmosphere: 5 Beauty: 4 Entertainment: 4 Singularity: 3 History: 5

How to reach: walk on foot from the metro station Sokolniki for approximately 5 minutes, following the map of Moscow.
Address: Sokolnichesky Val, 1, building 1
Web-site: http://www.park-sokolniki.ru/
Working hours: round-the-clock. On weekdays and state holidays, entrance is free. Cost of entrance on weekends: RUR 10-80.

The Sokolniki Park is one of the oldest in Moscow, and one of the largest in Europe. A few centuries ago, Sokolniki used to be considered a site of entertainment for the tsars, later the park became the property of the people. Today, an amusement park, several snack bars and cafes are located here. In Sokolniki, you can find everything your heart desires. For retirees, there are special dance floors. In summer, you can walk in the forest, ride a bike or roller skate. When the weather is especially hot, you can have a rest near the fountains. In winter, people come here to go skating or skiing.