Gorky Park (Парк Горького) stretches along the south bank of the Moskva River for about 3km, and since a major redesign in 2011 it has been one of Moscow's best outdoor spaces. The rides and kiosks are gone; in their place are cycling and rollerblading paths, tree-shaded lawns, a skating rink in winter, an outdoor cinema in summer, and a stretch of riverfront with food stalls and seating.
At the eastern end of the park, the Garage Museum of Contemporary Art occupies a striking building designed by Rem Koolhaas and is the city's most important space for international contemporary art exhibitions. The park itself is free to enter and is busiest on summer weekends, when it fills with Muscovites picnicking, cycling, and taking in the riverside air. The Krymsky Bridge at the park's northern edge offers excellent views back toward the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour.