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RussiaDescription and whether it's worth visiting
Kurortny Park is the central place in Yessentuki, essentially the heart of the resort. City guests spend most of their time here because in Yessentuki, besides treatment and preventive care in sanatoriums, there's nowhere else special to go (aside from day trips around the CMW, of course). The park stretches along the entire city and is both a recreation area and an "open-air museum": it houses two active mineral water fountain pavilions (Yessentuki No. 4 and Yessentuki No. 17), historic inactive springs, old medical buildings, and pavilions.
Drinking water in the park: The most interesting and useful thing for tourists is the active springs. There are two — No. 4 and No. 17. The water is free, you can drink straight from the tap (with your own cup or buy a disposable one). But remember: this is medicinal water — uncontrolled consumption can be harmful. Follow the recommendations on the information boards near the fountain pavilions. You can take water to go (7 RUB per liter), but it quickly loses its properties — don't take large amounts.
At first glance the park seems beautiful and well-kept — clean paths, flower beds, benches. But this only applies to the main alley and the area around the fountain pavilions. Step off the beaten path, and the picture changes. You'll find unkempt trails with broken asphalt, chunks of concrete from old buildings that have been lying here for decades, and trash. It feels completely neglected.
Our honest opinion on whether it's worth visiting: If you've come to Yessentuki, you'll end up in Kurortny Park anyway, because any walk starts from here. The drinking springs, fountain pavilions, and main attractions are right here. But let's be honest. Be prepared for contrast: the beautiful "formal" part coexists with complete neglect. If you compare Kurortny Park in Yessentuki with the parks in Kislovodsk, Pyatigorsk, and Zheleznovodsk — it's the worst. It feels like they've just given up on it.
Despite this, the park remains the only place for walks, and there really is something to see here, especially if you're interested in the resort's history. But don't expect perfect cleanliness and upkeep away from the main alley.
What to see in Kurortny Park (besides the springs)
The park is large, and if you walk beyond the main alley, you can find several interesting historical objects (though in varying states of preservation):
- Summer fountain pavilion No. 17 (not working);
- Fountain pavilion No. 1 of spring No. 4 (not working);
- Music gazebo;
- Zero Kilometer of Love (not inside the park itself, but at the entrance);
- Flower calendar;
- Gazebo of chance encounters;
- "Little Man with a Jug" sculpture;
- "Weeping Grotto" and gazebo;
- Eagle sculpture;
- Pond with a bridge;
- Grotto with an eagle and "Ladies' Tears" grotto.
🕐 Opening hours
24/7, the park is open for free access at any time.
💵 Entry fee / ticket prices
Free.
🚶 How to get there
The park is located in the city center (park on the map). There are several entrances from different sides, including from the train station (exit onto Kurortnaya St.) and from Lenin Square.
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