It is not always easy to find a good place for a budget holiday with the whole family in the capital. Travel to nature can not be organized by everyone, modern entertainment centers quickly get bored. I want something simple and cozy, as in our childhood. To relax inexpensively and pleasantly offers Babushkinsky Park - a special place in modern Moscow. In a small area there are various entertainments for children and adults, but there are many quiet walks here. This is a favorite place for many residents of the area and Muscovites who live in a few blocks.
Historical reference
In the last years of the nineteenth century in the village of Losinoostrovsky was allocated a public park. In the early years of its existence, this oasis of nature did not know much care, but even then the locals went here for walks. Seven years after the opening of the park, it was decided to improve it. There were first tracks, sports and children's playgrounds, an open stage and much more. In 1955 the village of Losinoostrovsky was the town of Babushkin. The reconstruction was carried out everywhere - the streets were renamed, new houses and public buildings were built. In the spring, on the feast of peace and work, Babushkinsky Park of Culture and Rest reopened after reconstruction. It will not be ten years since the city of Babushkin will become part of Moscow and will become one of its districts. The status of the park will also change, but the new name will remain behind it.
Decline period
Very often about Babushkinsky Park you can hear negative reviews. Their authors are often people who have not been there for a long time. After the collapse of the USSR, like many other cultural objects of that time, the natural corner was indeed launched. There were problems with financing: old benches and attractions began to break, but new funds were not allocated, bushes and trees were not cut, and there were no interesting events. A whole generation of residents of the district managed to grow up, looking at the abandoned public garden not far from their homes. The park really has a relatively small area. However, despite all these factors, in the troubled nineties of the previous century his story did not end.
Green Moscow: Babushkinsky Park - Revival
In 2005, a major reconstruction of the entire park area was carried out. Activities related to landscaping, there was no accident that year, because soon the park was to turn 50 years old. Changes affected the appearance of the entire natural territory: new tracks and benches were constructed, the lighting system was reconstructed, and landscape design was carried out. The infrastructure of the park was also noticeably updated. Today it is a modern open-air complex, which will be interesting for adults and children of any age.
Fun for kids
In addition to a variety of attractions, the pride of the park is a platform-ship. This is a multifunctional children's playground, decorated in bright design. Entertainment is perfectly safe even for the youngest, thanks to the use of modern "soft" coatings in its area instead of traditional asphalt. There is a playground for children with disabilities. At weekends and holidays, entertainment programs are held, and on weekdays you can ride a horse or pony or go to the "Living Corner". Babushkinsky Park offers all these entertainments for a moderate fee. The official site of the natural and cultural reserve (bapark.ru) has a detailed program of upcoming events, which is regularly updated.
Entertainment for adults and the whole family
Babushkinsky park has an open theater, in which periodically show a variety of performances, movies or conduct live concerts. One of the most interesting decorations of the recreation area is the fountain. With music and light in the evenings, he beats as if from under the earth. There are also cultural facilities in the park. These are memorials to M. Babushkin, A. Pushkin and decorative composition "Bears".
In winter, a skating rink is poured into the park. A variety of sports equipment can be taken at the rental office. There are modern outdoor areas for outdoor sports. A separate zone exists for those who want to dance. There are evenings "For those who are for ..." and youth discos. For guests who are not used to part with modern gadgets, free Wi-Fi is available throughout the park. There will be no problems with food, there are small cafes and pavilions where you can buy snacks and drinks.
Babushkinsky Park: how to get there and how much will it cost to rest for the whole family?
Residents of the district of Babushkin are proud of their park, but they say that it makes no sense to come here from afar. In the capital there are really a lot of bigger and interesting places for walking and leisure. But the Babushkinsky Park is noticeably different from most of them. In this place a special atmosphere, it's easier to breathe and think better. Getting here is not so difficult. Correct address of the park - st. Menzhinsky, 6. The recreation area is located at the intersection of this street with the street. The Comintern. On your own car it is more convenient to get from the center along the Avenue of the World. If the route is laid from MKAD, you need to orientate on the street. Ostashkovskaya, then on the street. Yeniseyskaya, and only after the subway station "Babushkinskaya" turn off at the first roundabout.
If you are traveling by train, you need to get off at the station "Losinoostrovskaya", after which it will be a little walk. Babushkinsky Park is located some distance from the metro station with the same name, it's about 3-4 stops by ground transport. There are many buses and taxis that can be reached in a few minutes. In the park area you can have a good time without money - free entry. The cost of tickets for attractions is acceptable, you can get a snack here and rent a bicycle, roller skates or skis in winter. What is especially nice - visiting the park is free even on holidays, when mass festivities and various concerts are held here.