The park is located on the historical site of the Sevastopol Military Cemetery, which held the remains of over 10,000 soldiers.
The central memorial arch was designed by architect Oleg Petrov and sculptor Afanasy Syrotenko.
During the Soviet era, the area underwent significant landscaping that obscured many original grave markers, leading to ongoing debates regarding the site's status as both a necropolis and a recreation park.
The park contains a sculptural composition dedicated to the legendary Russian surgeon Nikolai Pirogov, who pioneered field surgery in the city's hospitals during the Crimean War.
It is one of the few remaining major memorial sites in Dnipro specifically dedicated to the Crimean War era.
Sevastopolʹsʹkyy Park is a historic memorial park situated in Dnipro, Ukraine, established on the site of a 19th-century military cemetery. It commemorates soldiers who died during the Crimean War (1853–1856), specifically those treated in the city's military hospitals. The park features the monumental Sevastopol Arch, a distinctive architectural landmark erected in 1955 to mark the centenary of the Crimean War's defense of Sevastopol. Beneath the park grounds lie the graves of thousands of fallen soldiers and officers. Following post-Soviet urban renewal projects, the park has been redesigned to integrate its historical memorial functions with contemporary public recreation space. The site currently serves as a green buffer zone within the dense urban fabric of the Sobornyi District.
Directly in front of the stone Sevastopol Arch to capture the symmetry of the entrance.
Bring comfortable walking shoes as the paths connect various sections of the memorial area.
Visit during the daylight hours, as the park features limited artificial lighting in its wooded areas.
Use the memorial signage to identify the locations of original burial plots versus newer recreational zones.
Do not treat the memorial areas as playgrounds; treat the central monuments with appropriate solemnity.
Maintain a respectful demeanor as the site remains a memorial necropolis for military personnel.
