Where is Yelagin Park? Photos and reviews

The island of Elagin is the most protruding to the north at the mouth of the Neva. A unique in its own way a miraculous reserved site. It is located in an exceptionally picturesque place. The island was one of the favorite residences of the Romanov family. Prior to the Revolution, Elagin Park was a royal residence.

Park - a place for active recreation of citizens

After the revolution, the property of the state became Elagin Island. The park in this place became a place of rest for citizens and guests of the Northern capital. In the early thirties, it received the status of the Central Park of Culture and Recreation (Kirov Central Park of Culture and Culture).

On its grounds built swings, carousels, playgrounds and places designed for athletes and athletes. In wartime, the palace and other buildings were significantly destroyed. But after the war all the ruined tried to rebuild anew. Since 1961, there was a boarding house for a day's rest. Due to increased workload and excessive number of people, the unique landscape has been irreparably damaged.

During the eighties and nineties of the last century, Elagin Park was painstakingly restored. For the fourth century the unique landscape of the island, its silence and charm bring here residents of St. Petersburg and its guests.

Nature Monument Elagin Park

Now this place is among the rarest objects related to the UNESCO heritage. He is known all over the world. Since June 2012, Elagin Park (St. Petersburg) is a specially protected natural area. Here grows about 500 plant species, among which there are rare ones. This is the most picturesque and green place in the city. Beautiful scenery, fresh air, singing birds attract guests from all over the city.

A place of recreation for active people

The modern CPC & O is equipped according to the latest technologies, the developing territory of cultural rest. Elagin Park is suitable for relaxation of representatives of different age groups and interests. The Central Park of Culture and Sports is ready to meet and serve guests in any season of the year. It is so convenient and pleasant to do sports here!

• In summer, visitors are waiting for a playground for tennis, table tennis, volleyball.
• Functional training develops flexibility, grace, physical strength. Classes are conducted by the trainer. Groups of 2 people can rent equipment.
• Groups "Health" have been training for more than half a century. Visitors of different sex and age train the body and receive a charge of vivacity.
• In the summer, a cloakroom for athletes was opened. After paying for 3 hours of storage, you do not have to worry about clothes and other property. After classes it is appropriate and possible to take a shower.
• There is a rollerdrome, a first-class skating rink for roller skaters. Sports competitions are held regularly. The park is well equipped with roller tracks.
• How to romantically ride a warm day, slip on the water pond on a boat or pedal boat! Since the beginning of May and before the onset of cold weather, hire of catamarans and boats with oars is open.
• A variety of sports equipment for fans of ski and speed skating, tennis players and bicyclists is being rented.
• In winter, adults and children are looking forward to the ice and artificial ice rinks and the track for ski jogging.

Yelagin Rope Park

Of course, there is also the most popular entertainment in recent years - the rope town. It was opened by the largest European company. Elagin Park is the second rope town of Norway Park, which operates on the territory of Russia. The Norwegian Park "Elagin" is exceptional in location and exclusive in design. One of the largest in our country. Refers to the corporation of the best European parks.

It is located in a picturesque corner of the city in the Central Park of Culture and Rest. SM Kirov, therefore, has an urban design. All rope tracks are securely attached to artificially mounted supports and tree branches. Their maximum height is 6 meters. Every half hour, you can receive detailed safety instructions. For the passage of the route, the necessary equipment is provided for the safety.

In the park are located:

• 4 routes;
• 50 different stages in complexity;
• 12 zip-lines.

You are waiting for a surge of emotions. Alternating excitement, fear, delight, joy and admiration are assured! A suitable feasible route here will be found for everyone who came. The rope town in Elagin Park is suitable for people of any age and physical fitness. But there is a restriction on the weight of the visitor - not more than 100 kg. Recommended age of children with whom you can come here: from 5 years old and taller than 120 cm - then they will be able to go on the rope tracks.

Holidays and corporate parties

On the territory of the park it is possible to hold children's events: graduation parties, birthdays and other holidays. For the culprit of the celebration, a ticket for 2 days before the holiday, on the day itself and two subsequent ones, costs half the price. Children are entertained by professional animators. The games are matched according to the age of the guys. All this is captured in the photo and video.

For school groups and teams of employees are individually selected events. The park is at the disposal of the corporate group for 3 hours! There are mini, maxi, standard and premium packages of services. Popular team games and photos for memory. Over five years, more than four hundred such holidays were successfully held. After physical exertion and a surge of adrenaline - a feast with a treat in the territory of Elagin. But alcohol-using the entrance to the territory is prohibited.

Purchase of tickets

On weekdays, visiting the park is cheaper than on holidays or weekends. Families can pick up tariffs accordingly with the number of vacationers. At the same time, it is possible to spend 110 cm in children in the park. For families with many children, it is cheaper by 15%. For students on Wednesdays, the price is lower by 20%. If you buy 10 tickets, the eleventh is given as a gift. And if the owner of the ticket could not visit the park due to illness, it is restored by a certificate from the polyclinic. Unfortunately, if the ticket is lost or under unfavorable weather conditions, money is not returned. It is very convenient that tickets can be ordered via the Internet.

Reviews

Visitors are enthusiastic about the park. They like the beauty of the scenery, the convenience of location and the abundance of entertainment. Visitors unanimously repeat that leisure in this place is worth a lot. And here it is interesting both for adults and for children. Swings, rides, places of rest contribute to a complete disconnect from everyday problems and relaxation. This is very important in today's world overloaded with problems.

All who have already visited there, recommend to friends to visit Elagin Park. Address it is easy to remember: Elagin Island, 4. And this island is located in the delta of the Neva, almost in the very center of St. Petersburg.