I had heard about Yangi Oʻzbekiston Park for quite some time: the media and social networks frequently mentioned this large and modern recreation area located far from the main attractions of the ancient city. Choosing one of the warm September days, I decided to go for a walk there. Let me share my story about this small journey.
Yangi Oʻzbekiston Park: Walking Through the Territory
This huge recreational area in the east of Tashkent was opened in 2021. The ceremony was attended by the President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, who was also the initiator of the park’s development. In the first phase, 8,000 trees were planted, and by the time the project is complete, the total number of trees is expected to increase more than 50-fold.
The park opened in late summer, coinciding with Uzbekistan’s Independence Day. Back in 2021, around 100,000 people gathered for the celebrations. Various events are still held in the park today: when I visited in early September, they were just dismantling a stage, likely used for the recent anniversary celebrations.
Yangi Oʻzbekiston was built near a site intended for the future expansion of Tashkent to the east. Architects plan to develop a massive new residential area here, covering 20,000 hectares, although for now, the area around the park remains rather lifeless, with only sporadic construction of new houses.
The park itself is vast but not yet fully established: the trees have not grown large, and it is easier for locals to visit one of the many central city recreation areas rather than travel here. Nevertheless, visitors to the park can already walk along its pathways, admire various installations, relax at a café by the water, or visit the local beach. Interestingly, when viewed from above, the park’s paths form a pattern resembling leaves on trees.
The park offers bicycle rentals, and visitors can also choose to move around in small electric vehicles. A walking tour of the park can rack up quite a number of steps. The length of the descents and climbs on the park's viewing platform alone reaches one kilometer.
At the center of the park is an amphitheater, and in front of it stands a 60-meter-high Independence Monument featuring the figure of the Humo bird of happiness, which is also depicted on Uzbekistan’s coat of arms.
Yangi Oʻzbekiston: How to Get There
The park's location is easy to find on online maps. I chose the most extreme way to get there: walking from the nearest metro station, "Buyuk Ipak Yoʻli." The distance is about 10 kilometers, and it took me around two and a half hours. Along the way, I was able to see some of the city’s outlying districts and the construction of residential complexes on Tashkent’s new lands.
For those not up for such long walks, you can take a bus or taxi to the park. The public transport stop is right at the entrance, served by bus #190 and minibus #366m.
Entrance to the park is free.
If you’re interested in seeing other walking areas in Tashkent, I can recommend my materials on Magic City Park or the Tashkent Botanical Garden.
Have a nice trip!
