Victory Park, Odessa

Victory Park in Odessa is one of the city’s most spacious green areas, valued for its thoughtfully designed landscape and calm atmosphere. Laid out around a chain of artificial ponds, the park uses water as its central organizing feature, with islands, gentle slopes, and gracefully arched bridges shaping its overall composition. The ponds remain a defining element of the scenery, reflecting the surrounding trees and adding a sense of openness to the landscape.

The park’s vegetation combines familiar local species—such as pine, maple, and oak—with rarer varieties that give the area a more diverse character. These groves create shaded paths ideal for long walks, while open lawns offer space for families to relax. The artificial lakes support a lively mix of carp, koi, and other fish, and visitors frequently see ducks, swans, and turtles moving through the water or sunning themselves near the edges.

Victory Park is known for its family-friendly atmosphere, offering an accessible escape from Odessa’s busier streets. Its walking paths weave through both wooded and open areas, giving visitors a choice between quiet corners and more active, open spaces. The layout encourages slow exploration, with each bridge and bend in the path offering a slightly different perspective on the ponds and surrounding greenery.

The park has also appeared on screen: scenes from the Soviet-era film The Adventures of Electronics were filmed here, adding a small note of cultural history to its natural setting. Located just north of April 10 Square, Victory Park is easy to reach and simple to navigate. Refreshments and other basic amenities can be found along its outer edges, making it a convenient stop for an extended stroll or a relaxed afternoon outdoors.