Gorky Park stretches along the Kuban River in the southern part of central Krasnodar, a long green space with tree-lined alleys, fountains, a small funfair, and the riverside atmosphere that makes southern Russian cities pleasant in warm weather. The park connects to the riverside promenade that runs along the bank of the Kuban.
In summer the park is busy from morning to midnight — families, joggers, young people at the cafes along the edge, and older Krasnodar residents on their evening constitutional. The park is at its best in late spring and early summer when the chestnut trees are in bloom and the temperatures are still comfortable before the July heat sets in.