Top 10 Most Beautiful Parks in Kyiv for a Walk

Kyiv — one of the most beautiful cities in Ukraine, where there are many places not only for active, but also for peaceful recreation. Here you can happily escape the bustle, strolling along shady avenues lined with lawns and towering deciduous trees. For this reason, 127 parks and more than 500 squares have been laid out in Kyiv — green corners for walks for Kyiv residents and visitors to the capital. Which of the existing parks of Kyiv really impress with their beauty and are considered among the best green areas of the huge city?

Feofaniia Park

Feofaniia Park is a corner of calm and beauty, a favorite place of rest for many Kyiv residents. In summer people enjoy walking here, hiding in the shade of the trees from the city heat; in autumn, you enjoy the beauty of multicolored leaves; in winter, you can play snowballs; and in spring, enjoy the scent of spring flowers. There are beautiful lakes, gazebos and playgrounds on the park grounds. This is a wonderful place for peaceful rest away from Kyiv's polluted streets. Various festivals, concert performances and celebrations of the most important holidays in the lives of Kyiv residents are held in the park all the time.

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Address: Akademika Lebedeva St., 32

Kyoto Park

If you have not had the chance to visit Japan, be sure to go to Kyoto Park. In spring, this place turns into a true piece of a Japanese street, where everything is decorated with pink cherry blossoms. That is why the park is always crowded in April, as everyone wants to keep a photo as a memento against the backdrop of the luxurious flowering trees. Kyoto Park looks no less luxurious in winter or autumn. In summer, you can not only walk here, but also relax in a hammock between the trees or simply sit in the shade of the trees.

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Address: near the Lisova metro station

Partyzanska Slava Park

The renovated Partyzanska Slava Park is a favorite place for walks for residents of the Darnytskyi district. It is always busy here on weekends and incredibly cozy on weekday mornings. The park has several sports grounds, children's playgrounds, and the Seikar ropes park for fans of active recreation.

The highlight of Partyzanska Slava Park is three small lakes, where brave ducks are always swimming or you can see turtles. On hot days, there are many people resting here, and in winter the boldest go skating.

Address: near the Chervonyi Khutir metro station

Rylskyi Park

Rylskyi Park is one of the largest parks in Kyiv. Since 1960, it has been considered a monument of landscape gardening art. Many species of trees grow here: poplar, oak, maple, birch, acacia, thuja, hornbeam — a realistic reference for children to learn from. The most picturesque part of the park is a cascade of four ponds. In addition, Rylskyi Park has children's and sports grounds, a green theater, a spring water fountain with artesian water, a ropes park, karting and monuments to important historical figures and events.

Shevchenko Park

Almost in the very center of the city, surrounded by the city's main roads, is a green corner — T. H. Shevchenko Park. The park's main monument is the Shevchenko monument, where every year on the anniversary of the poet's death the President of Ukraine comes to lay flowers. Opposite the park is the red building of the famous Shevchenko University, and on the other side — the Kyiv Art Gallery and the Khanenko Museum.

Shevchenko Park is always neat and well kept. Throughout spring and summer, the flowerbeds are always in bloom here, and in winter a free festive skating rink opens here. There is a place in the park for chess lovers, and a playground for children.

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Address: Shevchenko Boulevard

Pobeda Park

Pobeda Park is a historical reminder of the difficult and sorrowful war years that Ukraine had to endure. This is recalled by the numerous monuments in the park and the huge Mound of Immortality, created from soil taken from the graves of soldiers and partisans who fought on the territory of Europe.

All conditions for a full rest have been created in Pobeda Park: children's and sports grounds, rides, a Ferris wheel and ropes courses. Here you can ride a bicycle, ride a scooter, or walk along the embankment around the lakes. There are always many people resting in Pobeda Park, as the beauty of this place attracts visitors and makes them want to come back again.

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Address: near the Darnytsia metro station

Mariinskyi Park

Mariinskyi Park is a park with an interesting history, designed according to traditional English park planning. It was planned without sharp corners, and the plants were arranged in tiers, giving them a natural look. Mariinskyi Park is popular among Kyiv residents, as this green area serves as a place for walks and recreation for tourists and Kyiv residents. From its avenue there is a fine view of Kyiv and the Dnipro; here you can walk among century-old trees, make a wish by the giant frog, or stroll across the Lovers' Bridge.

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Address: near the Arsenalna metro station

Kyiv Polytechnic Institute Park

Kyiv Polytechnic Institute Park was founded on the site of a military field, and later the institute was built and the park was laid out. Today its area covers almost 14 ha. Deciduous trees grow here mainly, among which exotic plant species can be found: ginkgo, Caucasian lapina, honey locust, sugar maple). Given its location, Polytechnic Park has become a favorite place to relax not only for passersby, but also for KPI students. They spend their free time here and study.

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Address: Peremohy Avenue

Volodymyrska Hirka Park

Between Volodymyrskyi Descent and Trokhsviatytelska Street lies Volodymyrska Hirka Park. It is a popular tourist spot because here you can see the monument to Saint Volodymyr, rest in Kokorievska Gazebo, and admire Kyiv from a bird's-eye view. At the beginning of the 20th century, folk festivities were held here; today it is an important historic place, where it is pleasant to walk along the paved paths, admire the beauty of the park greenery, and daydream while looking into the distance at the blue expanse of the Dnipro.

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Address: Volodymyrskyi Descent, 1

Natalka Park

One of Kyiv's new yet remarkably beautiful parks is Natalka Park, which was opened in 2017 in Holosiivskyi Park. Thoughtful landscape planning, a neat territory, and places for rest and entertainment — it has everything for a good rest alone or with the whole family. The park offers a fine view of the Dnipro River, Moscow Bridge, and the Left Bank outskirts. Flowers are always in bloom on the grounds, and the lawns are well kept. It is pleasant to stroll here or spend time actively, playing sports on the sports ground or riding a bicycle. Children can play on the playground and simply ride skates or scooters.

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Address: Obolonska Embankment, 9