Moscow is home to more beautiful parks than any other city in the world. Russia, offering its visitors a complete and distinctive range of options when it comes to green spaces.

From innovative parks to the green spaces of 18th-century royal estates, here are the best places to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy the tranquility of nature in the Russian capital.

The most beautiful parks and green spaces in Moscow

Gorky Park in Moscow

Covering nearly 300 acres, Gorky Park is Moscow's most popular green space.

Opened in 1928, it was designed as a “city within a city” with its own telegraph, police and medical office.

After nearly 90 years, Gorky Park still offers its visitors everything from motorcycle rides to open-air cinema, great dining and a unique light show.

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Gorky Park

Museum Art Park

As the name suggests, this park hosts art exhibitions, music festivals and video screenings.

But even if you're not interested in art, the park has a lot to offer you, from quiet, elegant paths to trendy cafes and a distinctive fountain, where you can actually relax in the summer.

Museum Art Park

Hermitage Garden in Moscow

Opened in 1894, the Hermitage Garden is a beautiful small park nestled among the high-rise buildings in central Moscow.

Being home to some of the capital's most famous theatres, expect the park to be always crowded.

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Hermitage Garden

Izmailovsky Park

The largest park in Moscow, Izmailovsky covers nearly 3,800 acres.

This forest-like park is particularly favored by hikers and cyclists, and is a popular spot for families, equipped with outdoor gyms and all kinds of dining venues.

Izmailovsky Park

Klomenskoye Park

It is not only a peaceful green space, but also houses some distinctive architectural masterpieces.

Where nature and historically significant architecture blend together.

Here you can see one of the oldest churches of Moscow - the Assumption Church and the former residence of Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich Romanov, father of Peter the Great.

It is also ideal for walking and hiking along the Moskva River.

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Klomenskoye Park in winter

Philly Park

In this park you can be sure to come across ducks, woodpeckers, squirrels, rabbits and other wildlife.

The park is also famous for its beautiful promenade, cinema, vintage car gallery and variety of dining places.

Philly Park Walk

Kuskovo Park

Kuskovo, the former estate of the Sheremetev family, is a wonderful piece of 18th century Russia.

It includes 20 unique architectural landmarks, and is decorated with green walkways and a distinctive marble statue.

Moreover, today the estate is home to the State Russian Museum of Ceramics, and the park is a favorite recreation spot for Muscovites.

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Kuskovo Park

Zaryadye Park

It is an urban landscape park located next to Red Square in Moscow.

It is also the first public park in Moscow in 50 years, and opened its doors to the public in 2017.

The park's main features are a 70-metre (230 ft) high bridge over the Moskva River, an amphitheater, and a concert hall.

Zaryadye Park

Kolomenskoye Park

Kolomenskoye Park is one of the most beautiful and important green spaces in Moscow.

This park is located minutes from the center of the capital and overlooks the Moskva River.

What distinguishes it most is its historical and contemporary mix, as it contains many historical buildings and landmarks, in addition to containing some distinctive modern stadiums and facilities.

This park is crowded with visitors in the summer as it becomes a haven for sun and nature lovers.

Kolomenskoye Park