The Youth Park (Parcul Tineretului) is a large public park around a lake in the south of Bucharest, close to Carol I Park and the Văcărești Nature Park.
History Of The Youth Park
The park was created between 1965 and 1974 on a former landfill with the purpose of becoming the main recreational area in the south of Bucharest where the city was expanding quickly. The park was designed by the architect Valentin Donose and has a surface area of 94 hectares, including the lake.
What To See And Do At The Youth Park
The Youth Park is the largest green space in the south of Bucharest and therefore a popular place to hang out, go for a walk, or exercise.
Sports Grounds
Inside the park there are many sports grounds for football, basketball, tennis, skate boarding, and other sports, and in the eastern part there is an athletics track for jogging. There is even a dedicated race track for remote controlled miniature race cars.
Polyvalent Hall
Another sports ground is the Polyvalent Hall (Sala Polivalentă), a multi-purpose hall used for indoor sports events and concerts.
Youth Lake
The Youth Lake (Lacul Tineretului) is a large lake which can be used for recreational purposes. In the summer you can rent peddle boats here.
Children’s Town
Children’s Town is a large amusement park located in the south the park. There are many attractions which you need to pay for individually so there’s no entrance fee.
Military Heroes Monument
The Military Heroes Monument commemorates the soldiers fallen in duty and can be found in front of the Children’s Palace on Bulevardul Teneretului.
Bellu Cemetery
To the east of the park you can find the Șerban Vodă Cemetery, better known as Bellu Cemetery, where many important and historic people are burried.
Cenuşa Crematorium
On a hill in the north of the park you can see the Cenuşa Crematorium, a historic building from 1928.
Facilities At The Youth Park
Around the park are many restaurants and kiosks to buy food and drinks. There are also many children’s playgrounds and several public toilets. At the northern entrance there’s also an I’Velo bike rental station.
