Catherine Park

Catherine Park is an urban green space in Meshchansky District featuring Golovinsky Pond and Cross Pond connected by walking paths and open areas. The grounds include restored routes through varied vegetation and ponds that form the park's main focal points.

The site originated in the early 1700s during Peter the Great's reign and later received Baroque structures under Empress Anna's direction. These additions shaped the grounds for much of the following century.

The park carries the name of Catherine the Great and serves as a tangible connection to its royal heritage, visible in how locals and visitors treat it as a significant historical space. The site's connection to the school nearby reinforces its role as part of Moscow's cultural memory.

The park is freely accessible to the public across its main walking areas and green spaces. Some sections near historical structures may have restricted access, so sticking to the marked routes ensures you can enjoy the full experience.

A Grotto structure dating to the late 1700s survives within the park grounds as a rare remaining element from the original architecture. Few visitors notice this small stone building, yet it stands as a tangible reminder of when the estate belonged to imperial residents.

Location: Meshchansky District

Part of: Moscow School of the Order of St Catherine

GPS coordinates: 55.78293,37.62022

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:07