Where to go for a picnic in Kyiv: top 10 places

Feofaniia

A wonderful place to escape the city hustle. Here you'll find beautiful lakes (who wanted to feed the fish and ducks?), and lush green meadows where you can endlessly chill, enjoy crispy toasts, and have heartfelt conversations about important matters and little things. Craving baked vegetables or aromatic steaks? Easy! Tables and grills are available for rent, and firewood and coal are sold on-site. There's also a children's playground, so the little ones can take a break from their phones and tablets (though that's not guaranteed).

Address: Akademika Lebedeva St, 32.

How to get there: Take marshrutka №548 from the "Exhibition Center" metro station.

Holosiiv National Nature Park

Here, sandwiches taste twice as good, and meat is three times better! For barbecue enthusiasts, the park offers rental of pavilions, grills, and sells firewood. There are also plenty of activities. You can ride a bike, swim in a boat or a catamaran, and just breathe in the fresh air. Holosiivskyi Park features several ancient oaks, lakes full of ducks, and happy squirrels running around. Some visitors even manage to feed them by hand (though, only if the squirrels are in a good mood).

Address: General Rodimtsev St, 6a.

How to get there: Take trolleybuses №11, 12, 43 or buses №416, 444, 507 from the "Holosiivska" metro station.

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VDNH

There are plenty of great spots for a picnic at VDNH. You can rent a gazebo, grill, and cook the best barbecue of your life. Bring your own firewood/charcoal or buy it on-site. Don't forget to bring badminton, a ball, or a frisbee. Near the gazebos, there is a meadow for those who love active recreation. By the way, this is a favorite spot for those who never participate in cooking the meat but regularly and curiously ask, "Is it ready yet? How about now?"

Address: Akademika Glushkova Ave, 1.

How to get there: Take the metro to "Exhibition Center" station.

Vynohradar

In the Vynohradar Forest Park, you can have picnics and cook barbecue. It's a great place for family outings. There are gazebos, grills, a rope park, and playgrounds for kids.

Address: Intersection of Hongadze St and Kosenko St.

How to get there: From the "Nivki" metro station, take trolleybuses №24, 25, or 26, or marshrutkas №26 or №437 to the intersection of Kosenko St, Hongadze Ave, and Svobody Ave. From the "Pochayna" metro station, you can take marshrutka №25. From the "Minska" metro station, take marshrutka №24.

Hryshko National Botanical Garden

The botanical garden on Pechersk is especially cozy. Lighting a fire is not allowed here, but you can enjoy your sandwiches while admiring the lilacs and the view of the Left Bank. It’s incredibly beautiful, really. You’ll want to photograph every tree, bush, and flower before eating.

Address: Timiryazevska St, 1.

How to get there: From "Pecherska" metro station, take bus №62 or trolleybus №14. From the railway station or Sports Palace, take trolleybus №14 to the end stop "Botanical Garden." From "Druzhby Narodiv" metro station, walk along Bastionna St.

Pusha-Vodytsia

May the chilling be with you! In Pusha-Vodytsia, you can set up by the lake or a bit further in the forest. On good weather days, many people want to rent gazebos and grills, so come early on weekends. Relax from the city noise, have a meal, and then perhaps go for a boat ride. The Ministry of Smartphone Salvation strongly recommends not taking your phone on board.

Address: Pusha-Vodytsia, 4-14 lines.

How to get there: Take tram №12 from "Kontraktova Ploshcha" metro station.

Partisan Glory Park

In this park on the Left Bank, you can have a picnic and have a great time overall. It’s an ideal place for family outings. There are beautiful lakes, well-maintained paths, a Ferris wheel, and other attractions that kids will definitely enjoy.

Address: Slavyhrodska St, 31.

How to get there: Get to the "Boryspilskaya" metro station.

Kytayiv

Want to spend your time interestingly and informatively? Then Kytayiv is for you. Here, you can not only grill barbecue but also greet the 300-year-old chestnut, the oldest in Kyiv, by the way. There are also caves and the ruins of an ancient settlement if such locations appeal to you. Note that Kytayiv has few paved paths, so choose comfortable shoes over stylish ones.

Address: Kytayivska St, 32.

How to get there: From "Lybidska" metro station, take bus №20 to the "Kytayivska" stop or bus №52 to the "School" stop.

From "Vidubichi" metro station, take bus №43 or №65 to the "Korchevatoye-1" or "Prospekt Nauky" stop.

From "Druzhby Narodiv", "Pecherska", or "Arsenalna" metro stations, take bus №470 to the "Kytayivska" stop.

Muromets Park (Friendship of Peoples Park)

Another fantastic place for active and delicious recreation. There are special picnic areas, you can rent a gazebo with a grill, buy firewood, and order a hookah. Nearby, there are playgrounds with trampolines, attractions, and other fun things. You can also ride a bike, wakeboard, kayak, or even water ski. Beautiful!

Address: General Vatutin Ave.

How to get there: From "Pochayna" metro station, take bus №95, 100, or 101.

Landscape Alley

A cool place for relaxation in the historic center of the city. Landscape Alley is comfortable and cozy, despite the large number of tourists. Spread out your blanket and enjoy the sun, warmth, and bubbles in your glass. Adults will like it here, and the little ones will be delighted. The blue mosaic cat and the great playgrounds will offer a lot of emotions.

Address: Volodymyrska St, 2 — B. Zhytomyrska St, 36.

How to get there: From "Maidan Nezalezhnosti" metro station, take trolleybus №18 for 2 stops. From "Zoloti Vorota" metro station, walk to the intersection of Volodymyrska and B. Zhytomyrska Streets. The National Museum of the History of Ukraine is a good landmark.