In Red Square New Park, All of Russia Comes Together

by bigTimeMoscow · Published September 23, 2019 · Updated September 23, 2019

Zaryadye Park, the first new park in the Russian capital for 50 years opened just 2 years ago. With its 4 climate zones, the “soaring bridge and the ice cave, it has already gained a spot on TIME’s “World’s Greatest Places” list.

The team behind Moscow’s Zaryadye Park has won a top architecture prize with their vision of “wild urbanism” in the heart of the Russian capital.

Designers

The park was designed by New York-based consortium Diller Scofidio + Renfro, whose previous projects include High Line Park in New York City, the renovation of the prestigious Juilliard Arts School and Boston’s Institute of Contemporary Art.

Zaryadye Park in One Minute

The most anticipated Moscow project of the last 50 years – Zaryadye Park opened steps from Red Square!

The Central Zaryadye park has opened on Red Square!

The park combines historic artifacts such as Kremlin-style gardens with modern sustainable technologies including artificial microclimate systems. Find its hidden gems with our mobile guide!

The central Zaryadye park is located steps from Red Square

Vegetation

The rich vegetation of the park is divided into several natural landscape zones characteristic of our country. There are four natural areas within the park: tundra, forests divided into zones: coniferous forests, deciduous forests, birch groves and riparian forests; meadows and steppes.The park combines historic artifacts with modern sustainable technologies.

Discover the Zaryadye Park with our immersive audio tour!

The central park is divided into 4 zones and depicts different landscapes

The park opened on Sept 11 2017. The entrance is free. Entry tickets to the indoor attractions are available inside the venues.

The “Soaring” Bridge

Thanks to groundbreaking technical solutions used by developers and builders of the central bridge, its structure is “soaring” over the embankment and makes it one of the main highlights of the park. Entrance to the bridge is free.

The main indoor attractions of the park are the Ice Cave, the Underground Museum, 3D cinema, the “Time Machine” Production of the show involved 300 actors changing into 500 different authentic costumes!!!! Here the story of this attraction throughout our audio tour