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Parks and resorts in Sochi

Sochi’s green spaces range from the 19th-century Riviera Park and the subtropical collections of the Arboretum to the Stalinist Empire architecture of the Ordzhonokidze Sanatorium. The region also hosts modern legacy sites like the 2014 Olympic Park and the folklore-themed Sochi Park. Natural attractions include the Mendeliha waterfalls on the Aibga Ridge and the high-altitude Skypark over the Akhshtyr Gorge. For recreation, the area features coastal water parks in Loo and Lazarevskoye alongside mountain-view pools at the Galaktika center.

Sochi Parks and Resorts — Map

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Sochi Arboretum (lower part)

The Sochi Arboretum is a unique collection of subtropical flora and fauna.

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Sochi Arboretum

The Sochi Arboretum is a unique collection of subtropical flora and fauna.

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Riviera beach

Something between a theme park and relaxation area. There are roller coasters as well as quiet green places where you can rest.

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Park vodopadov "Mendeliha"

Located on the southern slope of Aibga Ridge within Rosa Khutor, this park features eight waterfalls accessible via three hiking routes and the Edelveys chairlift.

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Riviera

Founded in 1898, this historic park features the Glade of Friendship, where magnolias were planted by Soviet and American astronauts. It includes a dolphinarium and various amusement rides.

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Ordzhonokidze Sanatorium

A 1930s Stalinist Empire architectural monument. The complex features grand neoclassical buildings, ornate fountains, and lush subtropical gardens.

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Olympic Park

Sochi Olympic Park is an Olympic Park in Sochi, Russia. It situated in the urban-type settlement of Sirius in Imeretinsky Valley, on the…

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Obsestvenno-kulturnyj centr "Galaktika"

Located in the Gazprom mountain resort, this center features a year-round water park with an outdoor heated pool offering views of the Caucasus Mountains.

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Sochi Park

A theme park based on Russian folklore and fairy tales. Located near the Olympic Park, it features the Zmey Gorynych coaster and extreme rides themed after local myths.

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Adler Apery

Not your typical nursery - this is where the primates were tested and trained for space excursion during the Cold War.

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Akvapark Morskaa zvezda

An open-air water park in the Lazarevskoye district featuring eleven slides and seawater pools.

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AkvaLoo

A year-round water park in Loo featuring indoor and outdoor saltwater pools, thermal zones, and multi-lane slides.

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Akvapark Nautilus

Located in Lazarevskoye, this park features four swimming pools and slides including the Kamikaze and Black Hole.

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SkyPark AJ Hackett Sochi

Situated in the Akhshtyr Gorge, this park features the 439-meter SkyBridge pedestrian suspension bridge and extreme activities like bungee jumping and the Sochi Swing.

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Aquarium and Marine Zoo

Your family will love this small aquarium where you and your kids can feed and pet some of the animals.

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