Chekman Park of Culture and Recreation

In the city of Khmelnytskyi, on the right bank of the Buzke Reservoir, stands one of the most beautiful parks in Ukraine, — M. Chekman Park of Culture and Recreation. The park was founded back in the 20s of the 20th century. Over this time, it has changed not only its name (formerly — “Komsomolskyi,” “in honor of the 50th anniversary of October,” “500th anniversary of Khmelnytskyi”), but also its appearance.

The park is ideal for a family outing, as it has many places where children and their parents can enjoy their time. There is a petting area, modern playgrounds, trampolines, carousels, rope courses, and more. The petting area is home to many animals: bears, Vietnamese pigs, owls, goats, pigeons, black and white swans, guineafowl, and more. If you wish, you can pay for pony or horse rides.

Those who simply want to enjoy nature and spend their free time quietly will also have a good rest in the park. There are many pleasant places here that can become a cozy spot for visitors, an ideal place for a picnic or a good photo shoot.

If you prefer a more eventful kind of leisure, then it is worth visiting the hall of distorted mirrors or the amusements.

On the park grounds there is a renovated alley of wooden sculptures, which was arranged recently, in 2019. It displays the works of carvers who first presented their sculptures during the festival “Respublica FEST 2019”.

Tip:

If you are planning to visit the park with your loved one, do not forget to take a lock with you, which can be attached to the sculpture for lovers located at the entrance. There is a belief that those who attach a lock will always love each other.