Metropolitan parks are quite rightly called the lungs of the metropolis. During their existence, many of them have experienced periods of increased improvement and desolation. Today, almost all Moscow parks for families with children are open year-round, work around the clock and offer entertainment for every taste. Cinemas, sports facilities, playgrounds, climbing walls, museums, exhibition pavilions, and art objects operate on recreational areas.
Gorky Park
One of the hallmarks of the world's largest recreational area: “Green School”. In it every day the kids get practical knowledge on ecology, gardening, cooking, design, learn new board games, learn a lot about the characters of their favorite fairy tales.
In the lecture hall, summer cinema “Pioneer” there are exciting classes for children and parents in a foreign language, history, literature, world culture. Another calling card: Moscow studies lessons dedicated to the history of the capital.
The figure skating school is the undisputed leader among winter park entertainment. Hiking, car tours, quests are held on the territory of the recreation area all year round. The popularity of events is high, so it is better to book places at least a few days in advance.
There are football and tennis fields, a boat station, rentals for rollerblades, skateboards, bicycles, an observatory, an observation deck, numerous attractions, several museums and cinemas.
Muzeon Arts Park
The largest open-air sculpture museum in Russia is located on Krymsky Val and is part of Gorky Park. To date, more than 1000 sculptures have been installed here. Stories about these masterpieces of art, copies of famous monuments allow children and adults to learn a lot of interesting things about heroes, statesmen, literary characters.
Dance competitions are constantly held, a children's theater, a self-education center are open, everyone has access to master classes in painting, playing musical instruments, and choreography. Young guests of Muzeon can always try their hand, experiment in landscape design, photography, applied arts, study martial arts and find a hobby to their liking. On the territory there are children's, family cafes, whose pleasant atmosphere is conducive to meeting the holidays with family and friends.
There are tracks, training grounds for cyclists, skateboarders, roller skaters, fountains work in the warm season. But the main value lies elsewhere: a unique creative atmosphere, where children get acquainted with the masterpieces of painting and cinema, watch the creation of paintings and sculptures, take the first steps towards success in the art world.
VVC
Residents of the capital often call the All-Russian Exhibition Center VDNH or “a city within a city”, “a park within a park”. Recreational areas are located here in such a way that it is difficult to find the boundaries between exhibition areas and open-air museums, attractions, cozy corners for family holidays and exhibits.
Muscovites try to come to the All-Russian Exhibition Center with children for the whole day in order to have time to see the Technograd, the caramel factory, the Buran interactive museum, visit the Fairy Tale Theater and free playgrounds with rockets and mini-trampolines.
The Moscowvarium is open at the All-Russian Exhibition Center, where about 12 thousand inhabitants of the sea and river depths live and water shows are regularly held. Attractions in Sky Town are ideal for restless teenagers. In the City Farm Landscape Park, children are given the opportunity to learn how to care for pets, and in the Museum of Illusions, they can feel the peculiarities of life in an upside-down format.
The park of crafts is visited even by three-year-olds. Children of all ages successfully master the basics of cheese making, clay modeling, stained-glass windows, and painting toys. And this is only a small part of the list of entertainment in the giant exhibition center.
Sparrow Hills
The recreation area is part of Gorky Park. It is better to choose it for walking if the child is fond of skateboarding, cycling, roller skating. The sports complex of the same name is considered the largest in Russia. The Moscow authorities continue to improve its infrastructure today.
There is a cable car and an observation deck, a cozy atmosphere for walking along the embankment has been created. Sparrow Hills is recognized by many as an ideal place for family picnics. The territory harmoniously combines modern sports grounds and quiet picturesque corners of nature.
On Andreevsky Ponds, you can comfortably sit on benches, in gazebos. Not far from the reservoirs there is a mini-zoo where wild and domestic small animals live. Entrance to it is free.
Tsaritsyno
A huge recreational area consists of a park and 2 complexes: a palace-exhibition and a greenhouse. Each of them works according to its own schedule, only the park is open daily. Entrance to it is free. A visit to Tsaritsyno allows children to participate in interactive programs, learn interesting facts about the Age of Enlightenment, the ballroom etiquette of Russian nobles.
There is a creative laboratory for teenagers, there are special excursion programs for children in greenhouses. If a child is fond of classical music, attending a concert at the Opera House will be an unforgettable event for him. Young guests are allowed to touch the exhibits in the Children's Museum, where a computer game is installed with the ability to simulate their own pyrotechnic show.
Adults and young tourists tend to visit Tsaritsyno for the opportunity to participate in costumed balls, historical reconstructions, and colorful folk festivals.
Kolomenskoye
There are all conditions for the recreation of children, including those with disabilities. Entrance to the territory of Kolomenskoye is free. School excursions, cultural events, historical reconstructions, and quests are regularly held in the protected area. You can walk along the paths for hours and admire the stunning architecture of ancient buildings, structures, picturesque corners of nature.
Various entertainments are offered: photo shoots in historical costumes, horseback riding, carriage rides. An art studio and workshops function on a permanent basis in Kolomenskoye. They teach young Muscovites and guests of the capital the secrets of creating dolls, clay toys, tiles, felt products, and decorative painting.
In Kolomenskoye there are rental points for children's electric cars, scooters, bicycles. They are open on weekends. Amusements with trampolines are installed on the territory.
Zaryadye
The green zone in the historical center of the capital is often chosen by supporters of budget holidays. Entrance to the recreation area is free. More than a million plants grow in Zaryadye, planted by human hands. One of the children's favorite places: a playground with a swing, an obstacle course.
A popular observation deck is open: the Soaring Bridge over the Moskva River, from where a stunning view of Red Square opens. A huge amphitheater has been built, where shows and concerts are constantly held. Part of the territory is specially reserved for picnics on the lawn. In Zaryadye there are: an underground museum, an ice cave, a gastronomic center, a huge media complex, an exhibition hall.
Children and adults are happy to attend classes in biolaboratories, participate in master classes, quests. There are cafes on the recreational territory (their prices are very democratic by the standards of the capital), there is a paid underground parking for vehicles.
Sokolniki
It used to be an exclusively royal place of rest, but today Muscovites, guests of the capital, enjoy spending time there. All entertainment in Sokolniki is usually divided into 2 groups: sports and educational. There is a skate park, a shooting range, a karting center, and a huge number of trampolines. You can take lessons in acrobatics, unicycle riding, swimming.
The main educational facilities of Sokolniki are museums, centers, clubs where children learn to play chess and checkers, take care of birds, and experiment in physics and chemistry. There is a paid library where various events are held daily: from lectures, meetings with writers to film screenings and creative evenings.
It is possible to ride a velomobile, entertainment (including extreme) Italian rides are located on the territory. Those who are tired of the hustle and decided to take a break from noisy entertainment are always welcome to the hospitable alleys of the Lilac Garden – the quietest place in Sokolniki.
Izmailovsky park
The specially protected ecologically clean area attracts attention with its comfort and unique atmosphere. It is here that there is a chance to instill in a child a love for nature and smaller brothers. There is a huge number of various educational, creative circles. Learning foreign languages in such an amazing place will give the child great pleasure.
Young visitors successfully master various techniques of painting, arts and crafts, including macrame and polymer clay modeling. A children's fitness program has been implemented, there are many sports and playgrounds, conditions have been created for training roller skaters, fans of equestrian sports, rope trails.
The structure of the huge entertainment complex includes several separate parks, places for active recreation, a theater, a cinema and other facilities. It is difficult to name entertainment that is not in Izmailovsky.
Victory Park
The capital's memorial complex is located on Poklonnaya Hill and attracts the attention of everyone who is interested in the history of Russia. It is in this place that many Muscovites receive their first lessons in patriotism. The park is distinguished by a special atmosphere, where the ease of children's recreation is harmoniously combined with official events, numerous attractions, sports complexes are located next to the monuments to those who did not return from the war.
The structure of the complex includes Luno-Park, a cinema, cafes and restaurants, tracks and platforms for cyclists, roller skaters, skateboarders. A road train runs through the territory, there are excursions from morning until late evening. Visitors to the complex, forgetting about time, spend hours looking at the exhibits in the Museum of the Great Patriotic War, admiring the fountains, studying samples of Soviet military equipment, among which is the legendary T-34 tank.
Holiday events are always unforgettable. An important part of informal celebrations is traditionally sports competitions, demonstration tournaments, master classes.
Zoo
One of the most visited places in the city near the Garden Ring is interesting for its history, a unique collection of animals, birds, and fish. Here, for 8,000 representatives of the world of fauna, Muscovites are trying to create conditions that are as close as possible to their natural habitat. Thanks to webcams, adults and children can watch the life of their little brothers.
Important parts of the structure of the complex are the “Exatarium” and the exhibition of reptiles. It is impossible to see all the objects in detail in one day. It is better to start acquaintance with its territory, the inhabitants with a sightseeing group tour. It and thematic walks are in great demand, so you should take care of buying tickets in advance.
Residents and guests of the capital are especially active in booking tickets for the evening, when the alleys and paths shining with lights are an enchanting spectacle. Another important point: the complex is open all year round, seven days a week, but on holidays the reception of visitors ends a few hours earlier. There is a pony club and a lecture hall.
Fili Park
The structure of the old entertainment complex includes a protected forest. The park is always popular with fans of sports and a healthy lifestyle, lovers of hiking and outdoor cultural events. Leading Russian coaches conduct master classes for young football players in Fili.
If a child is passionate about Star Wars, he will be taught the basics of artistic fencing for free. Would you like your child to learn English faster? Comfortable conditions have been created for one-time classes and regular study of a foreign language. On the rink there is an opportunity to skate at any time of the year. In Fili, there is a rental point for non-motorized vehicles, and a picnic area is provided.
The town of attractions has a special place. The complex is equipped according to the principle of zoning. To navigate all the entertainment, you need a map. It is with its help that it will be possible to quickly find places where historians study, various quests, laser tag competitions. On the territory there is a club “Children's veranda” for kids, a summer cinema, an outdoor pool, a rope park.
Vorontsovsky park
Its atmosphere is captivating, immersing you in the world of antiquity, magnificent buildings, and the luxurious life of Russian nobles. Many visitors perceive the park as a parallel space. In one area, architectural monuments coexist with modern attractions, waterfowl glide along the water surface of the ponds, and squirrels boldly beg for treats in the alleys.
Acquaintance of the child with the works of the school literature course, adventure books can be safely started from this amazing place. One of the best foreign language schools in the capital operates, unique museum expositions operate on a permanent basis, there is a huge number of winter, summer, year-round sports grounds.
Most coaching sessions are free. One of the visiting cards of the landscape complex: labyrinths. Walking along them turns into a real quest.
Skazka Park
7 hectares of magic. This is how residents and guests of the capital call the multifunctional fairy-tale complex. It is originally focused on family holidays. Skazka consists of various sections, among them: the famous Dinopark, the beautiful Fairytale Forest, the magical Mirror Labyrinth. In a magical world, virtual and classic attractions, 50 entertainment venues, restaurants, food courts, mother and child rooms coexist.
An ice skating rink and an ethno-cultural complex are located on the territory, where even in the midst of a hot summer, an authentic atmosphere of the Far North reigns. It is possible to rent Troll, Alchemist, Neptune Houses with a capacity of up to 12-16 people to meet in a family celebration.
Skazka provides guests with the right to visit attractions at a discount with a club card. The complex has special bonus programs for pensioners, adults and children with disabilities, large families, birthdays.
Lianozovsky park
The entertainment complex in the eponymous district of the capital is famous for its ponds. Its structure includes the equally famous Goncharovsky Park. Lianozovo is an ideal place for family picnics. It provides special platforms with magnificent views of the ponds and fountains. In the entertainment complex, it is easy to find activities for the child to their liking.
In addition to attractions, there is a rope town, a shooting gallery, playgrounds, sports grounds, boating is organized, and an equestrian club functions. Alley of Fairy Tales is one of the calling cards. It was opened relatively recently and is very popular with selfie lovers of all ages. In winter, Lianozovo turns into a kind of town of skiers, figure skaters, and lugemen.
The complex looks impressive at any time of the day. There is a special area for launching fireworks on the territory.
Hermitage Garden
Relatively small by Moscow standards, the entertainment complex is distinguished by a special creative atmosphere. There are 3 theaters and a large number of art studios on its territory. It is in the Hermitage in the fresh air that it is better to acquaint children with classical music, whose live performance leaves an unforgettable mark. In his studios, children take dance lessons and do ballet with pleasure. Here, artists regularly hold master classes for adults and young guests.
It is easy to combine a visit to the monument of garden and park art with the study of the traditions of Eastern, European, Russian cuisine. Meals in most establishments are prepared to take away, which is especially convenient for organizing family picnics. The entertainment complex has a cozy children's playground with popular attractions and places for parents to relax.
Park “Gardeners”
In a small cozy green corner, the atmosphere of the Riga seaside is very successfully recreated. The main part of the recreation area is occupied by a skate park, velodrome, rollerdrome. The latter is recognized as one of the best in Russia. The park is aimed at lovers of outdoor activities, it has playgrounds for volleyball and tennis. If a child is fond of playing chess, he will quickly find like-minded friends in Sadovniki.
The entertainment complex has a summer cinema, a cable car, jogging droshky, non-motorized vehicles, gyro scooters, and rollers for rent. 3 playgrounds are equipped taking into account the characteristics of different age groups. The seating area is great for evening walks. Gazebos, benches are installed on its territory, a dry fountain works.
Khodynka field
The name is associated with mass festivities organized by Catherine the Great and gloomy prophecies about the fate of the imperial dynasty. Khodynka is a symbolic place in Russian culture and history. The stylish park has largely adopted the mysterious spirit of the field. It grew up in a few years on the site of an abandoned airfield and today is considered the standard of landscape fashion.
There is a skate playground, a free dance school for children and adults. Magnificent dancing fountains are also located on Khodynka. The field is equipped with a mirror labyrinth, panoramic swings, from where a magnificent view of the city opens. Sports simulators are installed on the site, regular yoga classes are held in the children's leisure center.
Apothecary garden
Best suited for a relaxing family holiday. It is open all year round, but in the spring it is closed to the public for about 2 months due to thaw. There are no noisy rides here. The main value lies in the opportunity to admire rare plants brought from all over the world. Traditionally, holidays in the Pharmaceutical Garden are dedicated to representatives of the world of flora, including chrysanthemums, orchids, primroses, and pumpkins.
In summer, adults and children specially come here to admire the flowering of giant water lilies of the Victoria variety, in winter – to travel to the mysterious world of bright tropical forests. On the territory of the Apothecary Garden, educational quests and interactive scientific shows for girls and boys are traditionally held. On weekends, creative workshops are open here.
Alexander Garden
It is located near the Kremlin walls and consists of 3 parts. It is on its territory that the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is located and the Eternal Flame burns. Important sights of the garden: Italian grotto, monument-obelisk in honor of 300 years of the reign of the Romanov dynasty, Kutafya Tower, ancient white stone Trinity Bridge. Coniferous trees, lindens, maples, flowerbeds, shrubs, rose gardens give this place a special charm. The garden is over 200 years old, but it looks young.
The monuments located on its territory only reinforce this impression. From the alleys you can see the monuments to the defenders of the Fatherland of different generations. An artificial reservoir with sculptures of horses and heroes of Russian folk tales is recognized as a real decoration and visiting card. The Alexander Garden is traditionally included in adult and children's city excursion programs.