Top 10 Most Beautiful Parks in Kyiv for a Walk

Kyiv — one of the most beautiful cities in Ukraine, with many places for both active and quiet leisure. Here it is easy to leave the bustle behind while walking along shaded alleys, where lawns turn green and leafy trees rise above them. For this purpose, Kyiv has 127 parks and more than 500 squares — 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 spaces in the huge city?

Feofaniya Park

Feofaniya Park is a corner of peace and beauty, a favorite place for relaxation for many Kyiv residents. In summer, people enjoy walking here, hiding in the shade of the trees from the city heat; in autumn, you can enjoy the beauty of the multicolored leaves; in winter, you can play snowballs; and in spring, enjoy the scent of spring flowers. The park has beautiful lakes, gazebos and playgrounds. It is a great place for quiet rest away from Kyiv's polluted streets. The park regularly hosts various festivals, concert performances and celebrations of the most important holidays in the lives of Kyiv residents.

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Address: Akademika Lebiedieva 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 truly Japanese street, where everything is decorated with pink sakura 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 magnificent flowering trees. Kyoto Park looks no less magnificent 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 on weekends and incredibly cozy on weekday mornings. The park has several sports areas, playgrounds for children and the Seiklar rope park for lovers of active recreation.

The highlight of Partyzanska Slava Park is its three small lakes, where brave ducks always swim, or you can see turtles. On hot days there are many visitors here, and in winter the bravest people skate.

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 study. The most picturesque part of the park is a cascade of four ponds. In addition, Rylskyi Park is equipped with children's and sports grounds; it has a green theater, a drinking fountain with artesian water, a rope park, karting and monuments to important historical figures and events.

Shevchenko Park

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

Shevchenko Park is always neat and well maintained. Throughout spring and summer, the flowerbeds are always in bloom here, and in winter a free festive skating rink is opened. The park has a place for chess lovers, and for children — a playground.

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Shevchenko Boulevard

Victory Park

Victory Park is a historical reminder of the difficult and sad wartime years that Ukraine had to go through. This is recalled by the park's many monuments and the huge Hill of Immortality, created from soil taken from the graves of soldiers and partisans who fought in Europe.

Victory Park has all the conditions for a full rest: children's and sports grounds, attractions, a Ferris wheel and rope courses. Here you can ride a bicycle, scoot around on a scooter, or walk along the embankment around the lakes. Victory Park is always full of visitors, as the beauty of this place attracts and makes you want to come here 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 laid out without sharp angles, 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. Its alley offers a beautiful view of Kyiv and the Dnipro; here you can walk among centuries-old trees, make a wish by the giant frog, or stroll across Lovers' Bridge.

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Address: near the Arsenalna metro station

Park of the Kyiv Polytechnic Institute

Kyiv Polytechnic Institute Park was founded on the site of a military field; later, the institute was built and the park was laid out. Today, its area covers almost 14 ha. Deciduous trees grow mainly here, among them exotic plant species: ginkgo, Caucasian lapan, bunduk, 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 and study here.

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Address: Peremohy Avenue

Volodymyrska Hill Park

Between Volodymyrskyi Descent and Tryokhsviatytelska Street is located Volodymyrska Hill Park. It is a popular tourist spot because here you can see the monument to Saint Volodymyr, relax in the Kokorev 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 dream while looking into the distance at the blue of the Dnipro.

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Address: Volodymyrskyi Descent, 1

Natalka Park

One of Kyiv’s newer, yet exceptionally beautiful parks is Natalka Park, which opened in 2017 in Holosiivskyi Park. Thoughtful landscape design, a neat area, and the presence of places for rest and entertainment — it has everything for a good rest alone or with the whole family. The park offers a good view of the Dnipro River, the Moscow Bridge, and the Left Bank outskirts. Flowers and well-kept lawns are in bloom here all the time. It is pleasant to stroll here or spend time actively, working out at 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