West Park, Urban park in Sofia, Bulgaria
West Park is an urban park in the western part of Sofia, with walking paths, children's play areas, and open spaces used for sports and recreation. The grounds connect several neighborhoods and have multiple entry points spread around the perimeter.
West Park covers 2.16 km², making it Sofia's second-largest park. It lies between the Zapaden Park, Lyulin, Fakulteta, Krasna Polyana 1, Zaharna Fabrika and Gevgeliyski neighbourhoods, in the Ilinden and Krasna Polyana districts. A three-year renovation from 2018 to 2021 renewed part of its infrastructure and lighting, though some main alleys remain in poor condition.
The park is a meeting point for people from the surrounding neighborhoods, who come here to walk, sit, and spend time together on a daily basis. On weekends, the paths and open grassy areas fill with families and groups of friends enjoying the outdoors.
The park is reachable by metro and has several entrances from the surrounding streets, making it easy to enter from different directions. Paths range from paved sections to grass and sports areas, so comfortable shoes are a good idea.
The Suhodolska River crosses the park, and the railway line to southwestern Bulgaria and Greece runs through it as well. At the far end, between Suhodol and Lyulin 6, lies the area known as Smardana. The park also gives its name to the metro station beneath Tsaritsa Yoanna Boulevard.
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