Shymkent Central Park
Орталық саябақ
A shaded park in the old town with a Ferris wheel and amusement rides, where residents often play chess and cool off. It is full of everyday local life.
Shymkent Central Park is one of the city's oldest urban parks. Tall plane and locust trees cast broad shade over it. The park has a Ferris wheel, children's play equipment, a lake and cafés, and older residents often play chess on the benches under the trees. Admission is free, but rides are charged separately. The park lies north of the city center and is about a 15-minute walk from Ordabasy Square, making it ideal for an evening stroll.
Opening hours
Open all day (rides approx. 10:00–22:00)
Nearby sights
- Regional Museum of History and Local Lore
- Ken Baba Ethnopark
- Ordabasy Square
- Independence Park
- Shymkent Citadel
- Museum of Victims of Political Repression
- Shymkent Dendropark
- Shymkent Zoo