Arteleriyskyi Park

Arteleriyskyi Park is a large green space in Odesa with walking paths, benches, and memorial stones scattered beneath mature trees. The grounds blend open meadows with wooded areas and contain grave markers distributed throughout.

The site was established in 1885 as the Second Jewish Cemetery and held graves of notable Jewish figures before being transformed into a park in 1978 under Soviet rule. This transformation preserved memory of the deceased while repurposing the land for public use.

The park preserves Jewish heritage through memorials that recall the 1905 pogrom and World War II events. These monuments are woven into the green landscape and tell stories of the people who lived here.

The park is located on Lustdorfska Road and easily accessible on foot with ample space for walking and sitting. The grounds are open terrain, making them comfortable to navigate in regular shoes, and the site welcomes visitors during daylight hours.

The ground contains thousands of unmarked Jewish graves, making this place a unique blend of recreation area and major memorial site. These hidden burial places beneath the grass give the park a concealed depth that visitors cannot see while walking but can know about.