Один из видов развлечений, который сейчас experiencing a renaissance - the pool. Sokolniki in Moscow were among the first to give in to the new trend. In the park on the site of the former “Dolphin”, the territory of which was abandoned for a long time, an ultramodern complex has been created, which functions only in summer.
"The Pool"
Earlier in the park there was an openpool. Sokolniki were famous for their “Dolphin”, which in the summer formed around itself a beach area for recreation. After the collapse of the Soviet Union, the territory became neglected and was not used for a long time. The leadership of the Eastern District of the capital recently decided that such amount of space should not disappear.
As a result, here appeared "The Pool", a partwhich included two large swimming pools, clubs for yoga and aerobics, game and sports zones. In addition, there are cafes, showers, changing rooms - in a word, all the necessary infrastructure for recreation. There is also a veranda, which can accommodate about 200 people.
Working hours
It is worth noting that the pool in Sokolnikiit works only in summer, the coast freezes in winter, and therefore it is suitable only for fishing. But in the summer you can go here every day from 9 to 22 hours. Since the number of places is limited, visitors are invited to visit the pool and the surrounding area according to a certain schedule: from 9 to 12 o'clock in the afternoon, from 12 to 16 and from 16 to 22.
Visit the cafe with a veranda can be free of charge, andhere is the entrance to the beach area will still have to pay. If you plan to rent a deck chair and come here on a weekday, you will have to pay 400 rubles. If we are talking about a holiday, the price of a visit will be 600 rubles. You can also take advantage of special offers - zone "Comfort". The cost of rest here on weekdays is 500 rubles, and on weekends - 800.
If you are planning to visit the outdoor pool,Sokolniki is the best option, because it is here that one of the most modern artificial reservoirs is located. You can buy a ticket for the whole day for 1000-1400 rubles on weekdays and 1700-2100 rubles on weekends. For children, the cost of a visit will be 500-600 rubles. If you take a child with you up to 12 years old and do not plan to rent a deck chair for him, rest on the beach will cost 150-200 rubles.
Rental of other equipment
If you are planning to enjoy top-notchrest, but you don’t want to travel far from Moscow, it’s best to visit the pool. Sokolniki work daily, trying to receive all their guests. In addition to renting sun loungers and entrance fees, visitors can rent additional equipment here at relatively low prices. For example, renting a beach volleyball ball will cost 150 rubles per hour.
The cost of playing table tennis will be about400 rubles for one hour. An hour of playing badminton, frisbee or backgammon will cost only 200 rubles. A towel and a mattress for a deck chair can be rented for 200/300 rubles (session / all day). When renting any equipment you will need to pay a deposit, which ranges from 300 to 500 rubles, depending on the chosen service. All funds are returned to the client after returning the equipment in proper condition.
Why is the pool so popular?
"The Pool" in the Sokolniki Park annuallyFilled with visitors who come here not only from Moscow, but also from the Moscow region. The main reason is accessibility and cleanliness. As of 2015, this recreational zone is the only institution within the precinct, which has a superbly organized space for recreation by the reservoir.
Another fundamental difference of this pool -To enter you do not need to provide a medical certificate, unlike many other institutions. Indeed, in order to visit other pools, local administrations require from their visitors a certificate of the absence of various diseases that can be transferred to other guests of the establishment. Such a document can be prepared in advance in the clinic at the place of residence, you can also undergo a medical examination right in the pool and get a certificate there, but it is more fictitious.
Guest Reviews
All those who visited the pool in Sokolniki,speak positively of him. The guests of the institution especially distinguish the heating, which is turned on inside the artificial reservoirs when the water slowly heats up under the open sky. High-quality cleaning systems work here without interruption, providing guests with clean water, which is also, according to visitors, one of the advantages of the object we are considering.
The place where the ultramodern is locatedThe swimming pool (Sokolniki), according to the guests, has a number of drawbacks. The main one is that there are a limited number of tickets for the so-called “sessions” - not too many people can be on the beach at the same time. The management of the complex explains the low carrying capacity by the fact that the beach needs timely and high-quality service, and as the number of guests increases, it will be very difficult to carry out all the necessary activities for this. In the future, the complex is planned to be expanded, but the exact dates have not yet been announced.
And what else?
Recreation area “Z Pool” (Sokolniki), photowhich is presented on the page, is only part of the park, and its main task is to compensate for the lack of water bodies in the territory of the recreational institution. In addition to heated pools, here everyone can find for themselves something individual, interesting only for him.
On the beach and the whole complex worksWi-Fi, which is very important for those who always need to be in touch at work, as well as for those who like to publish photos from their holidays in social networks. There are almost daily parties organized for representatives of the younger generation, who gather here in the evenings, but they all end at the time of the closure of the complex, and this is also part of the reason for discontent with the guests of the institution.
Park "Sokolniki" and pool
"The Pool" in Sokolniki Park has so fara small story, unlike the territory that surrounds it. In the XVI century in its place was a forest, used by Ivan IV the Terrible and the Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich for hunting. Then in the fun it was decided to use falcons, hence, presumably, the name of today's park appeared. Another autocrat - Peter I - cut through a glade, where holidays and festivals were often held, today it is called Maysky glade.
The very same pool appeared here shortly afterGreat Patriotic War. The exact date of its construction is not, because it was built in several stages. At that time, the reservoir was being built to hold various competitions on the water, but later the park management had to abandon this idea - it was too much in love with the locals.
How to get there?
Very many guests of the capital are interested in openpool in Sokolniki. How to get to it? This question is particularly relevant for those who have never been to Moscow before. The answer is simple: first you have to get to Sokolnichesky Park, and the most convenient way to do this is with the help of the Moscow Metro, you just need to get to Sokolniki station, located on the same line.
You can also use electric trainsplying in the Yaroslavl direction. You will need to get to the station "Malenkovskaya" or "Moscow-3". Near the park are tram routes №№ 4, 11, 25, as well as bus - №№ 40, 75, 122, 140, 239, 265, 783.
Следует помнить о том, что район, в котором the swimming pool (Sokolniki), the park and nearby attractions are located not far from the Riga station, so you can use any transport for which it is the final destination. Accordingly, the services of vacationers and the metro will need to get to the station "Riga" Kaluga-Riga line.
Where else are these objects?
The area in which the pool is located - Sokolniki- is far from being the only one on the territory of Moscow, where there are similar recreation areas. However, all other water bodies do not enjoy such popularity due to outdated infrastructure, poor quality of services provided, as well as unwillingness to change and meet their own guests.
In 2014, a number of new ones were opened in Moscow.swimming pools, which Muscovites and guests of the capital can also use at any time. We are talking about Luzhniki, Fili, Admiral and many other institutions. The cost of visiting each of them is best clarified in advance, since it can change both up and down.
Conclusion
"The Pool" (Sokolniki), which address: st.Sokolnichesky Val, 1, p. 1, does not work in the winter. It is planned that in the summer of 2016 it will open its doors again to all comers. The district administration notes that, unfortunately, the increase in prices for services cannot be avoided, and all this is due to the serious economic situation in the country. However, management is planning to do without sharp jumps in tariffs. In the winter of 2015/2016 The administration plans to make a detailed analysis and calculations.
It is planned that the complex will begin its work inbeginning of May 2016 and will operate until the end of September, but everything will depend on climatic conditions. The rapidly changing climate may surprise the residents of the capital, as happened in November 2015, when the air temperature sharply rose to a positive mark, and it rained heavily for several days. In 2016, the administration plans to increase the number of tickets for the “sessions” and carry out a “permutation” on the territory of the complex, using absolutely all the available space. Absolutely all offered services will be available to visitors. Next to the pool is also a fitness club, where you can improve your own health under the supervision of professional coaches and athletes.
