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Rostov region, April 26, 2024. DON24.RU. Users highly rated Rostov’s parks. A DON 24 news agency correspondent analyzed reviews on Yandex.Maps for popular parks in Rostov.

Park of Culture and Leisure named after N.A. Ostrovsky

Rostov residents and city guests rated Ostrovsky Park 4.7 stars. A total of 2,188 users shared their opinions.

“One of the best parks in our city, clean, cozy, smooth, bright, comfortable! There are all attractions for children, there are squirrels all around, you can feed them nuts, great fun and entertainment for children. The park is well-maintained; the children’s railway was recently modernized. There are many cafes, you can always grab a bite to eat, from the Vkusnolyubov pancake house to the Tamada restaurant, it’s even more fun in the summer,” “The best park in Rostov-on-Don! We don’t have a similar large green oasis practically in the city center! Wonderful, conscientious park employees take loving care of the plants”, “One of the favorite parks of Rostovites! The park has also experienced an era of change, centuries! It was all in his story. Today this is a great place where you can spend time, relax with your children and the whole family,” users write.

Central Park named after M. Gorky

Central Park named after M. Gorky was rated by more than 12 thousand. It received a rating of 4.4 stars.

“The oldest park in our city. Cozy, well-groomed, cute. There are many flowers, benches, and an amphitheater. City festivals are often held there. There are attractions and cafes. There are street food areas,” “The park has been landscaped, walking in the summer is a pleasure. Fresh air in the middle of a big city!”, “I haven’t been here for 100 years, but when I came, I was surprised: everything is more and more beautiful,” users write.

Among the disadvantages of the park, they highlight its neglect, lack of toilets, “dead” steps, non-working fountains and budget benches that spoil the whole view.

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Aviator Park

Aviator Park also received a rating of 4.4 stars. More than 2,000 people left reviews. Rostov residents consider it an excellent place for walks and active sports, such as running, walking, cycling, Nordic walking, and mountain biking. At the same time, there are also negative reviews in which city residents report a lack of benches, lighting, toilets and a large amount of garbage.

Left Bank Park

More than 13 thousand users took part in the assessment of the park on the left bank. It received a rating of 4.8 stars.

“The Park of Culture in Rostov-on-Don on Levoberezhnaya Street is a real oasis for citizens and guests of the city! My impressions of visiting this place are extremely positive. Well-kept green spaces create an atmosphere of peace and natural harmony, which is so necessary in a bustling urban environment,” “Beautiful embankment! In the summer you can cool off by sitting near the fountain and watching a small show,” “Great park, beautiful places, lots of activities and attractions. Beautifully arranged alleys. The only downside is the elevator, which works haphazardly,” write Rostov residents and guests of the city.

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Children’s Park named after. V. Cherevichkina

Almost 3,000 users rated the park named after Vitya Cherevichkin, it received a mark of 4.4 stars. Commentators call it a “dog walking range”; for some, it turned out to be boring due to the small number of children’s play spaces, but this place still remains one of the favorites of Rostovites.

“A good park, a lot of greenery, I would like a more modern playground for children, but still one of my favorite places to relax and walk. Also pleasing are the seasonal fairs in the park,” “Nice park. There is an outdoor children’s pool, a summer performance area, slides, swings, and sandboxes. There is a park. It was even better when there was a cinema, they showed fairy tales. But, alas, it was closed a long time ago… And the park is clean and cozy,” “The park is good, they are cleaning it, which is very nice, a beautiful place where you can take pictures, have a good time and just relax and walk,” sources write .

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Park named after the October Revolution

The Park named after the October Revolution received the highest rating – 5 stars. It has been rated by more than 26 thousand users.

“Great park. More for children, but also something for adults to do. Zoo, attractions, outdoor theater, indoor ice skating rink, excellent restaurant, workout area. Here is the main theater of the city – the theater named after. Gorky”, “Wonderful place for relaxation and walking! How to relax yourself in the shade on a bench, or spend time with your family and children, as well as with company. Attractions, cafes, clean alleys, enjoying the greenery of trees and lawns. Quiet, cozy, calm. I recommend visiting this park regularly, traditionally”, “Wonderful place. There are few attractions for children over 10 years old. The kids, of course, have somewhere to roam. We wouldn’t go a second time because the children didn’t like it,” users write.