Transvaal Park, Water park in Yasenevo district, Moscow, Russia
Transvaal Park was a multi-story leisure building in the Yasenevo district of Moscow, Russia, combining water pools, sports facilities and dining spaces. The complex rose several floors and brought together swimming areas with restaurants, wellness centers and bowling lanes under a shared roof.
The facility opened in June 2002 as the first major indoor water center in the city and drew visitors from different parts of Moscow. In February 2004, the roof collapsed, marking the end of operations and leading to changes in Russian building regulations.
This entertainment venue represented a milestone in Moscow's recreational development, marking the introduction of large-scale indoor water facilities in the Russian capital.
The complex sat in the southern part of the city and could be reached by public transport, with the nearest metro station about a 15-minute walk away. Families with children found both shallow pools and deeper swimming areas here, while separate sauna sections and sports facilities offered additional options.
The outer facade was designed to resemble the shape of a whale tail when seen from a distance, giving the building a distinctive profile in the Moscow skyline. This architectural choice reflected the aquatic theme of the facility and made it a widely recognized landmark in the southern part of the city.
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