Five parks in Tashkent for your next walk

Sometimes the only thing keeping you at home is deciding where to go. Tashkent has parks for a long walk among trees, an outing with children and a quick meeting after work. Here are five options, with a few practical things to consider before setting off.

Opening hours, admission prices and entertainment schedules can change. Check the current arrangements before travelling.

The Botanical Garden: leave yourself time to wander

With a few free hours, comfortable shoes and some water, you can take your time among the trees. Read the plant labels, turn down a side path or stop to look at the canopy. The garden itself gives you plenty to explore.

Its collections include plants from different regions of the world. The official tourism portal describes the grounds. Keep out of fenced collections and leave branches and flowers where they are.

Mark the entrance on your map. A pin in the middle of a large green area can send you to a fence. If you are bringing a pushchair or need a route with easier access, ask the administration about the particular paths you plan to use.

The Japanese Garden: a short break by the water

This small garden near Uzexpocentre suits a relaxed walk together or a pause in the middle of the day. Follow the paths around the pond and wooden bridges, then find a spot to sit.

Uzbekistan Travel has information about the garden and its location. It has its own admission arrangements, so confirm the price and opening hours before making a special journey.

You probably won’t need a whole day here. Leave time to carry on your meeting somewhere nearby, and agree to meet at the entrance rather than “by the pond”.

Central Park: for a family outing

Mirzo Ulugbek Park combines leafy paths with rides and other entertainment. It works well when some of the family want a walk and others want a ride. See the city tourism listing for location information.

If you have a budget for rides, agree on it before the first one. You could walk around, look at the options and choose a couple together. Plan for water and a snack too.

Areas around the rides can get busy at weekends. For a quieter conversation, try a bench farther along the paths. Individual attractions may keep different hours.

Navoi Park: a leisurely meet-up

Alisher Navoi National Park offers space to walk along the avenues and stop for a rest. You can include the Writers’ Alley in your route. The city directory lists the park’s location.

Choose a precise meeting point. “I’m at Navoi Park” leaves quite a lot of ground to cover, especially around neighbouring recreation areas. Send an entrance or a clear landmark.

With older relatives, begin with a short route and look for places to rest. There’s no need to cover the entire area in one visit.

Tashkent City: an evening circuit

Walk beside the artificial lake with contemporary buildings around you. It’s an easy option for meeting after work and deciding where to go next. Visit Tashkent provides location and transport information.

Open sections can feel hot on a sunny day. Morning or evening is a better choice for a longer walk; take water. If you are coming for a fountain show or an event, check a recent announcement separately. An old timetable does not confirm today’s programme.

A quick way to choose

• More trees and a longer walk: the Botanical Garden.
• A short pond-side break: the Japanese Garden.
• Children asking for rides: Central Park.
• A leisurely meeting: Navoi Park.
• A free evening after work: Tashkent City.

For all five, choose your entrance, check the weather and allow energy for the trip home. If access is a concern, confirm the condition of your specific route rather than assuming the whole park will be equally easy to navigate.