The park was created on the site of the former site of the St. Petersburg Expo of 1913, which required extensive draining of the swampy western part of the island.
Over 10,000 residents participated in the initial tree-planting campaign to clear the debris and revitalize the area after the war.
The park's system of five ponds is interconnected by small bridges and channels, covering approximately 20 hectares of the total area.
During the winter, the park's central paths are groomed for cross-country skiing, and temporary skating rinks are established.
The park houses 'Divo Ostrov', a large amusement park located within its boundaries, though the park grounds themselves maintain a more natural forest character.
The park layout features a massive central alley leading from the main entrance towards the Gulf of Finland coast.
Primorskiy Park Pobedy is a 168-hectare landscape park located on the western tip of Krestovsky Island in St. Petersburg. Established in 1945, the park was built to commemorate the victory in the Great Patriotic War, featuring extensive tree plantings by city residents. The park serves as a hub for recreational activities, including cycling, rollerblading, and pedal boating on its interconnected system of ponds. It functions as an expansive green buffer zone connecting to the modern Gazprom Arena stadium. The terrain is characterized by a mix of mature forested areas, open meadows, and landscaped paths that wrap around multiple artificial reservoirs. It remains a primary destination for outdoor sports and seasonal leisure in the Petrogradsky District.
The bridges over the central ponds during sunset.
Rent a bicycle at one of the park entrances to efficiently navigate the expansive network of trails.
Bring mosquito repellent during the summer months, as the proximity to the ponds can lead to high insect activity.
Visit the northern coast of the park for unencumbered views of the Gulf of Finland and the modern cityscape.
Sticking only to the main central path, which tends to be crowded; explore the quieter peripheral forest trails instead.
Respect the marked bike paths by walking on designated pedestrian lanes; refrain from feeding the waterfowl.
