Shevchenko Park, Kherson
Lenin Park - the oldest park of Kherson . It is the hallmark of the city. The park is located in the historic part of Kherson. It was founded in 1785.
The park interesting story. It was renamed several times and rebuilt. In 1868, the area of the park was used for racing horses. But after a few years it has again planted trees and turned the territory into a beautiful park. Then he called Denisovskaya. By the anniversary of the reign of Emperor Alexander II, the park was renamed the Alexander. Then, the park was renamed the Lenin. And in 2014 the City Council decided to grant a park called "City Park".
It was designed in the tradition of the English park. As a central element appears oak. Now, the oak is considered a natural monument. From it leaves 8 main avenues. They in turn are divided into soybeans set of curves paths. This gives the park a special charm and mystery.
Also, there remained several Tsarist-era buildings. There are several pavilions, bandstand and the steps leading to different outputs. Park is always popular among residents. There used to love to stroll Kherson know. Today, tourists come here from all over the country.
