פארקים וגנים בניז'ני נובגורוד

Parks and Gardens

Nizhny Novgorod’s green spaces range from the 19th-century Aleksandrovskij Sad on the Volga slopes to the modern industrial heritage site at Strelka. The city's parks offer a mix of historical sites, such as the 1896 exhibition grounds in May 1st Park, and contemporary urban regeneration projects at the confluence of the Volga and Oka rivers. These locations provide diverse landscape architecture and panoramic river views.

A

Aleksandrovskij sad

The city's first public park, established in the 1830s on the steep banks of the Volga. It features winding paths, the Shell open-air concert stage, and panoramic views of the river and the Chkalov Stairs.

B

Strelka

Located at the confluence of the Volga and Oka rivers, this park features restored 19th-century openwork metal structures from the All-Russia Exhibition and views of the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral.

C

Park imeni 1 Maa

Established in the late 19th century, this park served as the primary site for the 1896 All-Russia Exhibition. It contains walking paths, amusement rides, and monuments commemorating the city's industrial history.

D

Park imeni A.S. Puskina

A central green space featuring mature birch and linden trees. It houses a monument to the poet Alexander Pushkin and is located adjacent to the city’s Opera and Ballet Theater.

E

Park kultury i otdyha

A large forested park in the Sormovsky district featuring a swan lake, pine groves, and the Limpopo Zoo. It was designed in the 1930s as a primary leisure hub for local workers.

F

Pecerskij park

A terraced park situated near the 14th-century Pechersky Ascension Monastery. It offers elevated viewpoints overlooking the Volga River and the city's rowing canal.

G

Skver Avgustina Betankura

A public square near the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium named after the engineer who designed the city's historic fairgrounds. It serves as a modern pedestrian link toward the Strelka waterfront.