Gorky Park is a public park located in the heart of Moscow. It was built in 1928 and named after the famous Russian writer Maxim Gorky. The whole park is packed with plant species from around the world, many of which were donated by the wealthy citizens in mid 20th century.  The park is divided into three major areas Parterre, Neskuchny Garden, and Vorobyovy Gory nature sanctuary which together cover around 300 acres. 

The park is now visited by more than 20 thousand people every day, and became particularly popular after it got a face-lift in 2011. It is now transformed into the center for outdoor fitness in Moscow, and features aerobic, yoga and salsa classes, a volleyball court and an ice skating rink during winter. There are many great snack bars and cafés in the park, and during the warmer days you can also visit the onsite open-air cinema. 

How To Find A Gym With Day Pass Access in Gorky Park?

Although the Yakimanka District is not as packed with gyms as the commercial center of Moscow, you can still find great gyms near Gorky Park. Just 15 minutes walking distance away, you can find a great gym with day pass CityFitness on Dobryninskaya. It is one of the more popular gyms for travelers in this part of the city, mostly due to its vicinity to major landmarks and metro stations, but also for its wide range of classes and cutting-edge exercise equipment. 

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