Friends, today I would like to share with you the vibrant spring atmosphere by taking a virtual stroll through one of the parks in Tashkent. The green recreational area, known as Mirzo Ulugbek Central Park, is located in the eastern part of the hot metropolis.
How to Get There by Metro
The park is located within a five-minute walk from the "Hamid Olimjon" metro station. Its modern address is 21 Mavlyanov Street. Street names in Tashkent have changed periodically, and in older sources, you may encounter a different address for the park: 21 Yakub Kolas Street.
Over the years, the name of this place has also changed. Initially, the park was named after the German politician Ernst Thälmann. Today, this recreational area is known as Central Park or Mirzo Ulugbek Central Park.
Entry to the park is free, and it is open from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Stroll Through Central Park
This year, the recreational area in the northeastern part of Tashkent celebrates its 90th anniversary. In the second half of the 20th century, a large-scale reconstruction was carried out here, during which the park's main facilities were established. The park housed a cinema hall, a stage for performances and concerts, and a pavilion for board games. At that time, events such as brass band parades and youth song festivals were held in the park.
Another major renovation of the park took place in 2018 when new attractions were installed. Today, according to the official Central Park website, there are 26 attractions here. The park also features a playground and three roller coasters.
A pedestrian area stretches through the central part of Central Park. Small pavilions with fast food stands are installed on both sides. Here you can buy ice cream, Korean snacks, donuts, burgers, and milkshakes.
Closer to the entrance, there is a cascading waterfall, which is an excellent spot to take some vibrant photos. Nearby, there is a small fountain.
Various events take place in Central Park: for example, during the pre-New Year period, locals gathered here to admire decorated Christmas trees or visit the New Year festival. This spring, for several days, the park hosted the traditional Navruz holiday.
In my blog, I have rarely mentioned parks in Tashkent, but I can still recommend an interesting place for those planning a city tour—the pedestrian zone near the Burdjar Hydroelectric Power Station.
Have a nice trip!
