Parks · Our pick in Moscow
Gorky Park
On the Moskva
The great park on the Moskva, with its embankment, Garage and, in winter, a huge rink.
Our take
- Walk the embankment to Neskuchny Garden, and skate here in winter.
- Address
- Khamovniki, Moscow
About Gorky Park
Gorky Park runs along the Moskva from Krymsky Val to the Neskuchny Garden and Sparrow Hills, with gardens, the Pushkinskaya embankment, Garage Museum and, in winter, one of the city’s largest skating rinks.
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Gorky Park before you go.
Last checked: October 2026 How we choose
What’s nearby
Distances from Gorky Park are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 14 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
- Tretyakov Gallery2.0 kmWalk 25 minCycle 9 minCar or taxi 11 min
- The Kremlin2.9 kmWalk 37 minCycle 13 minCar or taxi 14 min
- Red Square3.2 kmWalk 40 minCycle 14 minCar or taxi 15 min
- The Bolshoi3.8 kmCycle 16 minCar or taxi 17 min
Rail terminals
- Belorussky terminal5.6 kmCycle 24 minCar or taxi 22 min
- Leningradsky terminal6.5 kmCycle 28 minCar or taxi 24 min
Location
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