Babur Ecopark Tashkent — Nature Zone in the City Centre
When you want to escape from the concrete jungle but have no chance of allocating even a couple of hours for a trip — set off with the whole family to the first Ecopark in Uzbekistan in Tashkent. The well-equipped zone has spread across the territory of the former zoo, in a lively neighbourhood not far from Amir Timur metro station. From it not only the lush vegetation has been preserved, but also a pond with an island and a modernised bridge. The fountain has undergone reconstruction and now overflows with flowers. The entrance is from two sides — one from the exit of Hamid Olimjon station of the Chilanzar line, the other opposite the Catholic church.
The concept of the park is eco-bionics with the application of smooth forms. The landscape design has organically blended into the work of nature, adorning it with manicured flowerbeds and statues in the style of contemporary art. Guests of the capital pose at the concrete installation "I love Tashkent." The place has immediately become popular with adherents of a healthy lifestyle and youth.
For Pleasant Walks, Entertainment, Rest Combined with Sport — 12 Hectares Divided into the Following Areas:
- In the centre — a children's playground of 1,000 square metres with a play zone made from natural wood. Swings, slides, playhouses, cars, rope city — all made from ergonomic materials
- Lawn field for football and bumperballs (in special spheres)
- Sand court for beach volleyball
- 1,200 metres of running and cycling tracks (children are permitted to ride scooters and skateboards)
- Workout zone — modern outdoor gym equipment
- Badminton court
- Yoga terrace
- Table tennis
- Basketball court
- On the territory is located the elite sports complex BeFit with 3 squash courts, group fitness studios — Pilates, shaping, Zumba, lower body
- Silk Route Marionettes — the only puppet theatre for children in Central Asia. Decorations and costumes are made and demonstrated to show Uzbekistan's applied art — suzane, gold embroidery and hand-woven fabrics are used. Artists conduct masterclasses in drawing, acting, choreography and vocals
- A metal observation platform 7 metres high with a cafeteria on the lower level
- Summer cinema AirCinema arranges screenings of hit films at weekends on Love Island
- Art picnic zone
Food and Drink
All the familiar urban pleasures supplementing the promenade are on site. There are coffee shops and carts with soft drinks, teas, lemonades, corn dogs and popular Korean cuisine dishes from MocBang, 16 types of shashlik from Shashkeek uz, hot dogs at Chez Burger and Tin's, as well as yogurts, sorbets and ice cream at Baskin Robbins. For savouring delicacies, elongated arc-shaped benches of gabion — metal mesh filled with pebbles — are spread throughout the park. Benches are scattered throughout the new park, but do not neglect rest on the grass — sit under a tree. During rain you can enjoy appetising dishes of European cuisine in the cosy restaurant La Cantine, located on the territory, and if you want coffee from an international chain — a few minutes' walk separates you from the British Costa Coffee.