The ancient historical Russian city of Kostroma is located on the banks of the Volga and Kostroma rivers. It is a large river port and tourist center included in the route of the Golden Ring of Russia. There are many museums, concert halls and several theaters. The administration pays a lot of attention to the maintenance of the wellness recreation areas at a high level. The local climate and natural conditions favor the mass growth of both coniferous and deciduous trees. For a long time, local residents took an active part in the formation of parks and squares in the city. Visiting these places brings a lot of pleasant impressions, improves mood and stimulates a sense of joy. Guests of Kostroma are advised to use their free time to visit the following green areas of the city.
Central park
Located on the territory of the Kremlin. This is one of the favorite resting places of the townspeople. You can enter the park from the side of Chaikovskogo street in the city center. The local monument to V.I. Lenin is interested in the history of construction. Initially, before the revolution, a pedestal was installed to erect a monument dedicated to the 300th anniversary of the Romanov dynasty. But the whirlwind of the tragic events of that time did not allow this to happen.
Later, the Soviet government installed the figure of Ilyich on this foot. There is an observation deck to the left of the monument. It occupies part of the destroyed Kremlin wall by the Bolsheviks in the 30s of the last century. The viewing platform is never empty. There are always a lot of people here. The popularity of the place is explained by the magnificent panorama of the Volga and the city pier opening up. You can get to it along a stone path and stairs with a beautiful openwork cast iron fence.
In summer, the park is surrounded by greenery of trees and shrubs with flower beds. There is a children's complex with carousels, a swimming pool with models of ships, a railway and other attractions. Various festive events are constantly held.
Zavolzhye park
At the beginning of the 2000s, the townspeople dreamed of reviving the natural complex on the site, abandoned in the 90s and came to complete desolation, the park. Lenin Komsomol. After extensive work on the right bank beyond the Volga, the foundation was laid for the creation of a new landscape park - the Trans-Volga region. The nature reserve occupies an area along the Cherniginskaya embankment between two bridges. Nowadays, it is always crowded here and there are many attractions for children.
The recreation area attracts young mothers with strollers. Cozy alleys among lush tree crowns are furnished with comfortable benches. On the spacious green lawns, adults rest and children of different ages play. Recently, the popularity of the new recreation area has grown so much that the city administration has started arranging an additional parking lot for visitors to the landscape complex and other infrastructure facilities.
Park "Berendeevka"
The recreation area owes this name to the filming of the film "The Snow Maiden" based on the work of the same name by the great Russian playwright Ostrovsky, where the play takes place in the fabulous land of the Berendeys. The scenery for the shooting was installed in the city park, which has since become known as "Berendeyevka". The pine-birch forest park covers an area of 90 hectares. The fabulous atmosphere is created by wooden buildings, some of which the townspeople have lovingly preserved after the shooting and restored over time.
In 2011, a hotel complex was built here, representing 18 original bungalows, stylized as old wooden buildings. The forest park is mainly home to birches, pines and spruces. Oak, maple and linden are also found. Woodpeckers, blackbirds, finches and tits live in the crowns of trees, and hawks soar high above them. Among the bushes of elder and fern, in the grass, on the lichen, you can find hedgehogs, moles and shrews. There is a boat station at one of the three ponds.
The second reservoir is stocked with fish, which brings joy to amateur fishermen. And the third lake is at the complete disposal of waterfowl. Nearby there is a restaurant, the building of which is built in the form of a fairytale tower. During the summer season, there are attractions on the territory - these are carousels, trampolines, slot machines, a playground with electric cars. You can ride horses and ride an ATV. In winter, children go snowmobiling, adults skate and ski.
Victory Park
Located in the Davydovsky microdistrict, this is one of the favorite recreation places for walks and entertainment for adults and children. The opening to visit the comfortable and comfortable territory was timed to coincide with the celebration of the 65th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War in 2010. This event became a kind of gift from WWII veterans to the modern generation of young people.
In addition to the entertainment function (a playground with attractions, a roller-trekking track, etc.), the complex plays an important role in fostering the military-patriotic spirit of the younger generation. Samples of tank and aviation equipment of the past years are exhibited at a special site. There is a front road with trenches, anti-tank hedgehogs, surrounded by many different pieces of military equipment.
From a special observation deck, you can hold a beautiful photo session covering almost the entire territory of the military-patriotic open-air museum. Once in Victory Park, you should pay attention to the layout of the ballistic missile. The attraction is dedicated to missilemen and military builders - the creators of the Motherland's nuclear missile shield on the Kostroma land. At the exit, visitors are seen off by the Cosmos Alley of young trees planted in 2015 by the participants of the International Space Week under the leadership of cosmonaut S.N. Ryzhikov.
Arboretum
A natural monument - the regional dendrological garden is located at the end of Lenin Street in the direction of the exit from the city. On its territory, open ground cultivation of various types of vegetation, including trees, is carried out according to systematic and ecological characteristics. Garden specialists constantly monitor and care for flora representatives from different climatic and natural zones.
The central attraction is the spruce tree plantation in the shape of a star in plan. From a height, the figure is a five-pointed star with a circle in the center. The arboretum occupies a small area. Despite this, it is beautiful in all seasons. A stormy spring bloom, a triumph of greenery in summer and an eye-pleasing color of flying foliage on warm, dry autumn days - all this attracts many townspeople on weekends.
In winter, here you feel a sense of peace against the backdrop of nature, sent into hibernation until spring. To the delight of local fishing enthusiasts, 2 ponds were dug here at one time, stocked with thousands of carp fry.
Amusement park on Nikitskaya
The children's entertainment center is located next to the railway station along Nikitskaya Street. The complex has several recreation areas for adults, playgrounds for children and a stage platform for various festive events and concerts.
Entertainment is represented by children's, family, extreme attractions, a trampoline town, a race track with electric cars, a swimming pool with boats and several shooting galleries. There is a cafe "Terem" on the territory. The facade of the building is made in the form of a classic Russian tower. The interiors of the dining rooms are reminiscent of the old boyar chambers.
The dishes offered by the restaurant are examples of Russian and European cuisine.From spring to autumn, professional animators offer visitors a variety of entertainment programs with prize-winning contests and competitions. The park on Nikitskaya is open all year round from 10:00 to 23:00. Opening hours of outdoor attractions may vary depending on weather conditions.
Zoo
The zoological garden occupies 92 hectares. There are open-air cages with predatory and herbivorous mammals, numerous cages with representatives of the feathered world. Walking paths with observation platforms are laid between the zoological expositions. The institution has been operating since 2010. Today there are about 35 species of animals. Many of them are familiar to visitors, but there are exclusive representatives of the fauna.
At a safe distance, adults and children can observe the behavior of large predators such as puma, lion, lynx, etc. The world of cloven-hoofed marals, sika deer, alpaca, blue ram, wild boar, shaggy yak and a herd of camels will diversify in the zoo.
In 2018, the collection of animals was replenished with newcomers - these are two African antelopes, each of which weighs about a ton, and the Sichuan takin (a rare artiodactyl with an antelope head and buffalo horns). The city zoo is open daily from 10:00 to 18:00, except for the last Monday of the month (cleaning day). The Zoo is located at st. Lenin, 175.
Active recreation park Kreativ
The complex of mobile entertainment is located near the city in the village of Apraksino. You can get there by bus number 387. The active recreation center invites young people to gain experience in overcoming their own fear and gain confidence in behavior in extreme situations. Entertainment is corporate. That is, competitive games are played in groups. These can be couples with children, school classes or youth groups of like-minded people.
Here everyone can take part in such attractions as:
- zip-line - bridging breaks on a roller suspension seat along a stretched cable between high points
- trampoline - delivers exciting emotions from high jumps
- slackline - makes everyone feel like a tightrope walker, walking along a tight braided rope
- Zorbe ball - rolling inside it brings sensations incomparable with anything.
Along with this, you can rent a tent, barbecue and buy firewood. After outdoor games, barbecue in nature will be the crown of extreme adventures. So that they are not forgotten, you can order video support. The operator will use the visitor's gadget or his own device to film all the interesting moments of his stay in the Creative Park.
Jubilee Square
The recreation area was organized in 2008 in the eponymous district of the city. Every year the landscape design is improving here - beautifully flowering trees, shrubs and flowers are planted. The main attraction is 20 Hungarian lilac bushes. Their bunches of inflorescences, lushly blooming in spring, "intoxicate" visitors with their exquisite aroma.
Thanks to the active participation of the townspeople in the improvement, the old square in the Yubileiny microdistrict has been transformed into a modern children's amusement park. New slides, swings, playgrounds with rope mazes and various sports equipment were recently installed here. Comfortable benches were installed on the sides of the paved paths.
Botnikovsky square
Botnikovsky Square crowns the main street - Sovetskaya. The long alleys trace their history back to 1900, when the mayor Botnikov (hence the name of the recreation area) donated his personal 400 rubles (a considerable sum at that time) for the construction of a square in the city center. With the active assistance of professional gardener Maria Wint, Dutch lindens and local firs were planted. Over time, dilapidated plants were gradually replaced by new trees.
Currently, Botnikovsky Square is a shady, cool refuge in the summer heat, furnished with comfortable benches. In the evenings, both the elderly and young people gather here. On the day of the city, the traditional exhibition "Waltz of Flowers" is held here, where local florists compete in the perfection of their flower arrangements.
