Park Pokrovskoye-Glebovo-Streshnevo in Moscow
Description:
Park Pokrovskoye-Glebovo-Streshnevo is one of the largest parks in Moscow, which has an area of about 238 hectares.
The park is bounded by Volokolamsk Highway, Leningrad Highway and the Khimka River, the valley of which, together with all tributaries and springs, is considered a natural monument. Rivers and water bodies are one of the hallmarks of the park.
The park got its name from the names of the owners of the estates that are located on this territory. The average age of the trees in the park is about 150 - 160 years, and there are about 200 species of flora in the park. Also on the territory of the park there are many different animals and birds, some of which are listed in the Red Book.