Riviera Park in Sochi
The Riviera Park is one of the most famous and popular parks in Sochi. A large number of attractions, cafes, sports grounds and benches have been set up for visitors.
The park was founded in 1898 by the famous businessman Vasily Alekseevich Khludov, and before the revolution, the area where he lived and the park was called Khludovsky. In the 1900s, the park was transferred to the balance of the city and it was divided into parts by subject. With the advent of Soviet power, the park became even more popular - tourists made appointments, rested and had fun here. The main attraction of the park was the "Friendship Glade", in which many famous politicians and cosmonauts clamped magnolias. The first tree was planted by Chairman of the Council of Ministers of the GDR Otto Grotewohl, then Valentina Tereshkova, Yuri Gagarin, Alexey Leonov, German Titov, Thomas Stafford planted their trees here. A total of 45 astronauts and cosmonauts planted their trees here.
On the area of the Riviera Park of almost 15 hectares, there are about 250 varieties of plants, of which 50 are especially valuable. A lot of attention in the park is attracted by roses, of which there are dozens of varieties. The rose plantation is updated annually, so the park looks new every year. There are 5 themed playgrounds for children: "Roller Coaster", "Pirate Village", "Glade of Wonders", "Carousel Center" and "children's town". At these playgrounds, children can ride carousels and the railroad, jump on a trampoline, go fishing, play darts, air hockey, and go to a 5D cinema. There is also a dolphinarium in the Riviera all year round, where shows with dolphins and sea lions are held at least 2 times a day.
After walking around the park, you can go to the nearest restaurant, since the park is full of them. Here you can taste dishes of European, Japanese, Uzbek, Russian, Caucasian cuisine and more. After eating enough, you can go to the "Green Theater", built back in 1959. During the summer, many famous pop figures perform at the theater, especially satirists.
