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Marinsky Park
Kyiv offers various running tracks, but here is the perfect combination of comfort and beauty. It's best to run in the morning since the park can get quite crowded during the day. The paths are well-maintained, with an asphalt surface. The park is located in the city center, and you can enjoy beautiful views while running. The running time is from 5 to 10 minutes, but you can extend your route by heading into the Eternal Glory Park (up to 20-30 minutes).
Solomiansky Park
A quiet, atmospheric park in Kyiv, where locals have been taking care of cleanliness for years. The terrain is hilly, and the surface is mixed: some paved paths and some dirt trails. The main running track is 2.4 km long. Nearby, there are stadiums for a more varied workout. Since part of the park is a wild forest, it can be cooler here than in the city, especially in early March.
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Birch Grove
This park is a top place for running in Kyiv, where you can enjoy a comfortable and inspiring run! It's a bit crowded in the afternoon, so it’s better for a morning sprint. The running time ranges from 5 to 15 minutes. Most of the paths are paved, but there are also dirt trails. The atmosphere is cozy, and the grove is especially beautiful in winter and summer. There is also a sports ground for strength training and warming up.
Recreation Park "Berezovyi Hai"
Vyshhorodska street
Holosiivskyi Park named after Maksym Rylskyi
If you’re looking for scenic running routes, this park is definitely worth checking out. There’s a unique entrance through an underground passage, with many lakes, streams, and a river. The best time for a run is in the morning or day. The surface is mixed: paved paths and trail tracks starting from 2 km.
Babi Yar Park
This park is not very popular among runners due to its history, but it’s spacious and quiet. You can run here at any time of the day, with both dirt and special running tracks for long workouts. The flat terrain is a rarity in this hilly city.
Siretsky Grove (Dubky Park)
One of the best running tracks in Kyiv, 2.4 km long. A very beautiful place, forest, clean air, and no sound of cars. The route has direction signs, paved tracks, and dirt paths. Be cautious: sometimes dogs are walked off-leash here, so it’s better to run during the day.
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Partisan Glory Park
One of the best locations for running among Kyiv’s parks. There is a wide paved road about 2 km long, as well as several dirt trails. The park has small lakes where you can warm up before your workout. The best time for a run is in the evening when there are fewer people, and the atmosphere is simply incredible!
Victory Park
A green park with many running tracks in Kyiv and a beautiful lake where you can relax after your workout. It's one of the most popular places for active recreation. There is also an amusement park and a rope park, so apart from running routes, you can enjoy other forms of active recreation, like rides and rope courses. The main running route is 1.5 km long. However, it's important to monitor your well-being during training and stay attentive.
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Fitness Park "Lebedine Lake"
An ideal place for morning exercise! There is a basketball court, a training zone, and special locations for yoga and sound meditation. The surface varies: paved paths and dirt trails, so you can find comfortable running tracks in Kyiv for short workouts.
Youth Park
A great option for runners from Troieshchyna if you’re looking for places to run medium distances in Kyiv. It can get hot here in the summer due to the lack of shade, so it’s better to train in the morning or evening. The area is being actively developed, but some paths are still sandy. Some of the surfaces are paved.
We would also love to hear about your experiences! Have you been to any of these parks, and do you have your favorite routes for running in Kyiv? Share your impressions or tips – it will be useful for those who are just planning to start training!
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