İzmir Park, Urban park in Yasamal district, Azerbaijan.
İzmir Park is a recreational space in Yasamal district that brings together different zones for relaxation, shopping, and dining. The grounds include open pathways, planted areas, and multiple venues where visitors can sit and enjoy food or drinks.
The park was long known locally as Pojarnıy Park, because it served as the garden of Baku's fire brigade. After Baku and İzmir became sister cities, it was renamed İzmir Park. In February 2009 a major renovation began and was completed that May.
Locals still call it Pojarnıy Park, from its past as the fire brigade's garden. After Baku and İzmir became sister cities, it took the name İzmir Park. Some apricot, apple, quince and mulberry trees from the old orchard remain, and a restaurant of the same name operates in the park.
İzmir Park covers about one hectare in Yasamal district, with new paths laid during the 2009 reconstruction and 85 benches for sitting. The grounds are paved with natural stone and slabs brought from India, and an automatic irrigation system waters the lawns and roses. In summer the main work is watering, mowing and treating the roses and other plants.
Some apricot, apple, quince and mulberry trees from the park's earlier orchard still stand among the new planting. The fountain, 8 m tall and 14 m across, weighs 10 tonnes and runs five operating modes lit by 300 lamps.
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