Polustrobsky Park, Public park in Krasnogvardeysky District, Saint Petersburg, Russia
Polustrobsky Park is a 44-hectare public park in Saint Petersburg's Krasnogvardeysky District, featuring three connected ponds surrounded by walking paths and benches. The grounds are planted with lime, ash, birch, and willow trees that shade the various areas throughout the space.
The park was established in 1967 with the name 50th Anniversary of October Park. The site was previously valued for mineral springs that Peter the Great used during the 18th century.
The name comes from the Latin word 'paluster', meaning marshy, and reflects the wet nature of this place before it became a park. This heritage shapes how the space looks and feels today, with its water features and natural wetland character.
The park is accessible by trolleybuses and buses from central Saint Petersburg and operates as a protected water zone for mineral deposits beneath the area. Visitors can walk along established paths and rest at seating areas distributed throughout the grounds.
What sets this place apart are its three artificial ponds, which form their own ecosystem and support local wildlife. These water bodies help naturally cool the surrounding area during the warmer months.
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