Last summer, swimming pools became the most popular checkpoints on the map of Moscow. Even on off-peak weekdays there was trouble finding space (checked by the editors personally). In general, the opportunity to cool off and take at least a few hours of vacation in the midst of the abnormal summer heat has become a fixed idea. And the weather forecasts for this summer (which they say will be above normal in July and August) clearly promise a repeat of last year’s pool hype. Which one to choose? Let’s talk!
“Seagull”
Perhaps the city’s most famous outdoor pool, open all year, five minutes from Culture Park. There are four pools in total (1.5 to 3 meters 50 meters deep, 6 meters for 25 meters deep jumping from the tower and two children’s pools), Turkish bath, sauna, hydromassage with artificial hydromassage. geysers and a waterfall, a font and a gym. By the way, the history of the “Seagull” has been going on for more than 70 years, and this makes itself felt: at least guests talk about old repairs, poor service and the predominance of the elderly among visitors. You also need a medical certificate to visit, but you can get it after a doctor’s examination on the spot – it’s included in the ticket price.
Address: Turchaninov per., 3, building 1
Cost: 2 000 r. (day), 1 500 rub. (evening), 1 000 rub. (children ticket)
Working hours: 07:00 – 22:45 (Monday – Saturday), 08:00 – 20:45 (Sunday)
“Water area ZIL”
This pool is only two years old and has not yet managed to win universal love, so it will be an ideal option for those looking for places that are not crowded. “Aquatoria” is a ten-minute walk from “Avtozavodskaya” and offers two night-lit swimming pools (small and large water), sauna in the changing rooms, gym, SPA with Russian and Turkish steam room, group or individual lessons. A medical certificate is required here and you will need to obtain it in advance – they do not provide such a service on site.
Address: Avtozavodskaya street, 23A, bldg. four
Cost: 500 r. (single visit)
Working hours: 07:00 – 23:00, sessions every 45 minutes.
“Aquacomplex Luzhniki”
Walk three minutes from Sparrow Hills and you’re in one of the capital’s most popular outdoor pools. There are two swimming pools on the territory (50-meter sports and 25-meter beach and water playground), volleyball court, table tennis, sauna in the locker rooms and a water park. It is open in the opposite building. It is not included in the ticket price, but you can always keep this in mind if you want to have fun: there are nine water rides and the same number of recreational pools, as well as a thermal complex. An adult ticket to the water park will cost 3450 rubles. (all day) or 2540 r. (four hour ticket). True, visitors complain about long queues and, accordingly, a large number of guests.
Address: Luzhniki street, 24/9
Cost: 850 r. (06:45 – 09:00, 17:00 – 20:00) or 650 rubles. (09:00 – 17:00) 600 rubles for a 50-meter pool. (06:45 – 09:00, 17:00 – 20:00) or 450 rubles. (09:00 – 17:00) For 25m pool
Working hours: 07:00 – 23:00, sessions every 60 minutes.
“Elephant”
Right on the banks of the Moscow River there are three floating pools for adults and children. The beach area has free wooden decks and changing cabins (for guests), and nearby are beach volleyball and beach mini football fields, a sports court with modern fitness equipment, and a cafe. Medical certificate is not required here.
Address: Bolshaya Filevskaya street, 22
Cost: 1 000 r. or 1200 r. (day)
Working hours: 11:00 – 21:00, 10:00 – 21:00 (weekends)
Beach House Beach
It does not require a medical certificate and has everything to pretend to be a real vacation: stylish places for photos (those white umbrellas and a Ferris wheel in the background will definitely not go unnoticed on your social networks), a patio of your own cafe, the opportunity to rent a tent or bungalow for large companies . Visitors write that there are a lot of teenagers here, but guests with children will also be comfortable.
Address: Crocus City (66 km of the Moscow Ring Road)
Cost: 3,000 rubles, 8,000 rubles. or 10,000 rubles. (Weekday and weekend VIP area)
Working hours: 11:00 – 21:00
“Pool”
Beach pool in Sokolniki Park. Guests have access to two outdoor pools (one of them heated), volleyball court, ping pong tables, barbecue area, beach swings and sun loungers, sports equipment rental, a cafe with summer terrace. Besides the large beds, there is both a standard and a VIP area right next to the pool. In general, an ideal option after a summer walk in the park, otherwise not.
Address: Mitkovsky proezd, 1, building 1, Sokolniki
Cost: 1 000 r. per session (09:00 – 12:45, 13:00 – 15:45 or 16:00 – 21:45) or 2,000 rubles. for the whole day, 1250 r. per session (09:00 – 12:45, 13:00 – 15:45 or 16:00 – 21:45) or 2,500 rubles. All day in the VIP area
Working hours: 10:00 – 22:00
Swimming pool on the “flacon”
There is not as much space here as at other points (the pool is only 5 x 10 meters), but this pool is almost in the center. The “Flacon” is ready to receive about 50 guests, there is a cafe and bar, sun loungers and a beach volleyball court for outdoor enthusiasts and a ping-pong table. By the way, this place is not very suitable for a family vacation, Flacon focuses more on young people: regular parties, DJ sets, concerts and film screenings are held here.
Address: Bolshaya Novodmitrovskaya street, 36/4
Cost: 200 r. / hour or 500 r. / three hours
Working hours: 11:00 – 23:00
“Admiral”
Guests of the yacht club have access to five heated outdoor pools (one on a pontoon), beaches with sun loungers and umbrellas, barbecue areas, children’s and volleyball courts, table tennis tables, billiards, football field, catamarans, bananas. boat rides. ”, karting, children’s ATVs, shooting range and even yacht rental. There is also a restaurant complex on site. Why not an ideal resort?
Address: Admiralskaya street, vl. 1, building 1 (v. Gribki, Mytishchi district)
Cost: 1500 rubles. or 2 500 r. (VIP)
Working hours: 10:00 – 23:00
Moscow Olympic Aquatics Center Open Complex
The Olympic water sports center, the largest in Russia, has three large swimming pools between 25 and 50 meters and children’s pools, as well as three gyms and saunas. The center has been operating for more than ten years, and everything is serious here (especially for those who plan to turn swimming from a hobby into a career), so the requirements are suitable: a medical certificate from a therapist, a photo and an identity document.
Address: İbragimova street, 30
Cost: 350 r. Until 16:00 400 rubles After 16:00 400 rubles on Sunday
Working hours: 06:45 – 22:00, sessions are every 45 minutes.
“River”
The beach on the embankment of the North River Station opened only a year ago: three heated pools, a summer kitchen, sun loungers, beach sofas and more than 5,000 square meters are available for visitors to relax (this is one of the largest beach areas). in Moscow). In total, about 350 people can fit here. Will you be one of them?
Address: Leningradskoe highway, 45, building 2
Cost: 1000 r. (weekdays) or 1500 r. (day off)
Working hours: 10:00–22:00
Source: People Talk
