Khodynskoye Pole Park Moscow is a green space of about 24 hectares on Khodynka Field, a large open area in the north-west of the city that was once a parade ground, the site of coronation festivities and Russia’s first airfield. The park lies at Khodynsky Boulevard 1 and is described as open around the clock.
Today the field is surrounded by Aviapark, the CSKA Arena and the Megasport Sport Palace, with the park offering walking paths, themed zones and recreation. This guide explains how to reach the park from CSKA and Polezhaevskaya Metro, what the field has meant in the city’s history, what remains of the aviation past, which facilities the park offers in each season, and how to combine the visit with the nearby arenas and mall.
Quick Facts
| Russian name | Парк «Ходынское поле» |
|---|---|
| Built / opened | 2000s |
| Address | Khodynsky Boulevard 1, Moscow 125252 |
| District | Khoroshyovsky |
| Metro | CSKA (Line 11, turquoise, named as a nearby station on Khodynka Field; allow about 10 minutes on foot (estimate)) Polezhaevskaya (Line 7, purple, named as a nearby station; allow about 10 to 15 minutes on foot (estimate)) |
| Opening hours | A listing gives the park as open daily 24 hours, while individual attractions and events have their own hours, so confirm on the official site (as of October 2026 – check the official site). |
| Admission | Entry to the park is free; paid activities and events have their own prices. |
| Best time to visit | Weekday mornings are the quietest, autumn brings color and good light, and summer has events. The park is described as open around the clock, but winter evenings are cold and dark. |
| Recommended duration | About 1.5 to 2.5 hours |
| Website | parkhodynka.ru |
| Last updated | October 9, 2026 |
What Is (and Isn't) Part of a Visit to Khodynskoye Pole Park Moscow?
| Part | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| The park, paths and lawns | Included in the standard ticket | Free to enter; a listing gives open-all-day access. |
| Paid activities and events | Separate ticket or institution | Have their own prices and conditions; check the official site. |
| Aviapark mall | Outside / not part of it | A separate shopping center beside the field. |
| CSKA Arena and Megasport Sport Palace | Outside / not part of it | Separate venues with their own tickets. |
| The memorial church | Outside / not part of it | A separate church on the field; visit quietly. |
| Closed or fenced zones | Not open to visitors | Follow signs and do not enter fenced zones. |
Why Visit Khodynskoye Pole Park Moscow?
The park is a modern green space on one of Moscow’s most historic open grounds. Khodynka Field was the scene of military drills, the national exhibition of 1882 to 1896, the festivities after the coronation of Nicholas II in 1896 and, from 1910, the first aerodrome in Russia, and the park keeps the old open spaces and the name.
Today it offers walking paths, themed zones and recreation facilities according to a guide, and it is open around the clock. It is free to enter. The park sits beside Aviapark, one of the largest malls in Europe, and the CSKA Arena, so it fits a half-day combined with shopping or a match.
How Khodynskoye Pole Park Moscow Is Laid Out
The park lies on Khodynka Field at Khodynsky Boulevard 1, about 24 hectares in size, in the Khoroshyovsky district, with the Megasport Sport Palace, the CSKA Arena and Aviapark around the field.
Walking paths cross the park between themed zones and recreation areas, according to a guide. The historic field gave its name to nearby Metro stations, among them CSKA and Oktyabrskoye Pole. An Orthodox church on the field commemorates the tragedy of 1896. Check the official site for the current map, the facilities and the events.
Highlights of Khodynskoye Pole Park Moscow
The open field and walking paths
The park keeps the open character of Khodynka Field, with long walking paths and wide lawns that give a sense of the old parade ground. It covers about 24 hectares. Look for the long straight paths. Check the map, since the layout is modern and wide.
Tip: Walk the full length for the best sense of the field's scale.
The themed zones
The park has themed zones and recreational facilities, according to a guide, which vary by season and are used for activities and events. Look for the activity zones near the main entrances. Check the official site for what is open.
Tip: Check the zones' opening hours before you go.
The Khodynka Field story
The field was a place of military drills and the national exhibition of 1882 to 1896, and in May 1896 festivities after the coronation of Nicholas II ended in a crowd crush in which 1,389 people died, according to one source. Leo Tolstoy wrote an unfinished story about it. Check the park's history page.
Tip: Read about the 1896 events with respect; the site is also a memorial.
The first Russian aerodrome
The Khodynka Aerodrome was founded in 1910, and the first airplane flight in Russia took place on the field. The aerodrome was Moscow's main airport until the 1950s and closed in 2003. Look for aviation references in the surroundings. Check whether any exhibits are on view.
Tip: Combine the park with a look at the nearby aviation sites.
The memorial church
An Orthodox church on Khodynka Field commemorates the tragedy of 1896, according to a source, and is a quiet place beside the modern arenas. Look for the church near the park. Check its visiting hours and dress modestly.
Tip: Visit quietly, since it is an active church.
Aviapark and the arenas
Around the park stand Aviapark, which was described as the largest shopping center in Europe when it opened in 2014, the Megasport Sport Palace and the CSKA Arena, opened in 2016. They are separate venues with their own hours. Check the arena schedules if you plan an event.
Tip: Plan the park first, then a meal in Aviapark.
Atmosphere
A broad open sky and long paths replace the dense greenery of older parks, with the tall shapes of the arenas and the mall at the edges. The sounds are joggers, scooters and, on match days, distant crowds from the CSKA Arena.
Visitors are local residents, families, runners and people on their way to the arenas or the mall, and the park is busiest on weekend afternoons. Mornings are calm, and evenings are lit. The mood is modern and open, with the history in the name rather than in monuments.
History of Khodynskoye Pole Park Moscow
Khodynka Field is a large open space in the north-west of Moscow, named after the small Khodynka River that crossed the area. In the 19th century it was a place of military drills and public celebrations and hosted the national Exhibition of Industry and Arts from 1882 to 1896.
On 30 May 1896 (18 May in the old style), during festivities after the coronation of Tsar Nicholas II, a crowd crush on the field killed 1,389 people, according to one source, and Leo Tolstoy wrote an unfinished story about it. Botkin Hospital, the largest in Moscow at the time, was inaugurated in 1910 beside the field.
The Khodynka Aerodrome was founded in June 1910 and officially opened on 3 October 1910, and the first airplane flight in Russia took place there. It served as Moscow’s main airport until the 1950s and closed in 2003. In the following years the area was redeveloped with Aviapark, the Megasport Sport Palace and, in 2016, the CSKA Arena, and a park of about 24 hectares was laid out on the field. Dates and details should be checked against the park’s official site, and this history is shorter than requested because few facts could be verified; sources give different figures for the victims of 1896.
Tickets and Booking for Khodynskoye Pole Park Moscow
Entry. The park is free and needs no ticket or booking, while paid activities and events have their own conditions that should be checked on the official site parkhodynka.ru; no ticket price list was verified, so no figures are given here, and no booking window was verified. Rates for Russian citizens and concessions may differ for paid activities.
Payment. Cash in rubles is the safe option for kiosks and activities. Foreign Visa and Mastercard cards are reported not to work in Russia, and your country’s sanctions rules may restrict some payment services, so check this yourself.
Plan and Book
Suggested Itineraries for Khodynskoye Pole Park Moscow
1.5 hours
Walk from CSKA Metro into the park, follow the main paths across the field, rest and return.
3 hours
Add a meal or shopping at Aviapark, or a match or event at the CSKA Arena.
Half day
Combine the park with another park in the west, following the Moscow in Autumn: Parks and Photography Itinerary.
How to Get to Khodynskoye Pole Park Moscow
Take the Metro to CSKA (Line 11, turquoise), about 10 minutes on foot, or to Polezhaevskaya (Line 7, purple), about 10 to 15 minutes; both walking times are estimates. The park is at Khodynsky Boulevard 1.
- By taxi: ask for Khodynsky Boulevard 1, Khodynskoye Pole Park.
- On foot: the park is next to Aviapark and the arenas.
- Orientation: follow the signs to the park from the arenas.
Accessibility
The park has wide paved paths, but accessibility facilities were not verified on the official site, so check parkhodynka.ru or call before you go.
Food Nearby
Aviapark next door has a large food court and restaurants, and kiosks and cafes in the park open in season; the exact venues were not verified. See the Moscow Food Tour: Russian Cuisine and Local Specialties itinerary.
What to Bring
Bring comfortable shoes for the long paths, a hat in summer, and warm clothing in winter.
Best Views and Photo Spots of Khodynskoye Pole Park Moscow
The open lawns toward the arenas
Wide lawns with the arena towers rising on the horizon.
Best time: Sunset.
The main paths
Long straight paths with lamps across the field.
Best time: Morning light.
The memorial church
A small church beside the modern arenas; follow the rules.
Best time: Overcast days.
Evening lights
Lit paths and arenas after dark.
Best time: Winter evenings.
Photography Rules
Photography in the park is generally allowed for personal use; drones must not be flown over the park or the arenas without the required permission, and professional shoots may need permission.
Family Suitability
Suitable for families, with open space, paths good for strollers and recreation areas; the park is wide and has less shade than older parks. Check the age limits of paid activities.
Moscow Vibes Tips
- Combine the park with a meal at Aviapark.
- Check the arena schedules, since match days bring crowds.
- Do not confuse the park with the Khodynka Aerodrome, which closed in 2003.
- Read about the 1896 events before you visit; the church there is a memorial.
- Bring a hat in summer, since shade is limited.
- Visit on a weekday morning for the quietest paths.
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FAQ: Khodynskoye Pole Park Moscow
Is the park free?
Yes; paid activities have their own prices.
How big is it?
About 24 hectares.
What was Khodynka Field?
A parade ground, the site of the 1896 coronation festivities and Russia's first airfield.
Which Metro station is closest?
CSKA, about 10 minutes on foot (estimate).
Is the aerodrome still there?
No. The Khodynka Aerodrome closed in 2003.
Is the park open at night?
A listing describes it as open 24 hours.
Is there a mall nearby?
Yes, Aviapark is next to the field.
Can I pay with a foreign card?
Foreign Visa and Mastercard cards are reported not to work in Russia, so carry cash in rubles; see the booking section for sanctions rules.
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