Parks for summer: Classical style, modern beach and eco-trails

Overall redevelopment works will soon kick off in the recreation zones of Terletskaya Dubrava, Grachyovka Estate, Brateyevskaya Poima, Yunosti Square in Zelenograd, and new parks of the former ZIL plant and near the Scientific Centre of Endocrinology and Prospekt 60-letiya  Oktyabrya

An ancient park will be recreated in Grachyovka Estate, using decorative elements of the classical style and landscape design, while Terletskaya Dubrava will have a new sand area for beach volleyball, a tennis court and a comfortable beach zone with a boat station.

Former industrial estates, such as ZIL plant premises and the area around the Endocrinological Research Centre, will be redeveloped into parks with recreation zones, sport sites, playgrounds, benches and flowerbeds. A pond will be dug out in the ZIL park in the shape of a winding river surrounded by pedestrian paths and cycling routes.

A single recreation zone will be built in Brateyevskaya Poima with special zones designated for all ages: playgrounds, sport and workout areas, cycling routes, eco-trails, quiet spots and dog walking zones.

Yunosti Square in Zelenograd will also be split into clear zones to create comfortable conditions for transport and pedestrians alike. The area will be divided into zones with the help of flowerbeds and outdoor fixtures. Perennial plants and shrubs will decorate the square.

In all, authorities plan to redevelop 86 green zones, including 50 local parks, this year. These will be provided with 208 sports grounds and 174 playgrounds, 40 outdoor stages and about 290 quiet areas. Nearly 18,500 trees and 216 shrubs will be planted along with 74,000 flowerbeds; lawns will be renovated, with the additions of footpaths and lights.