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Central Park - Cultural recreation places (theaters, cinemas, galleries, parks, gardens, boulevard), Merkezi Park St.

Central Park (Cultural recreation places (theaters, cinemas, galleries, parks, gardens, boulevard)) (Baku)
  • Merkezi Park St., 1, Baku
  • AZ1014
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Central Park (Cultural recreation places (theaters, cinemas, galleries, parks, gardens, boulevard)) (Baku)
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6, 37, 59, Ekspres M2A, 17 (140 m)

14, 52, 65, 96, 79, Ekspres M2, Ekspres M4, 2, 33 (277 m)

  • Mərkəzi Park is part of the Baku White City (Ağ Şəhər) project. It is not a private business or a commercial firm. The park is managed by city authorities and contractors.

    History

    In November 2013, reconstruction began on the old “Sovetski” district in Yasamal.

    The first part of the park opened on May 22, 2019, near Fuzuli Street.

    The second part opened on December 30, 2022, between Mirzaaga Aliyev and Bashir Safaroghlu streets. The total park area is now 26.4 hectares.

    The park was designed by Austrian architect Jens Hoffmann.

  • A place for walking, sports, and recreation.

    Children's and sports playgrounds, areas for playing chess.

    9 fountains, lighting, and surveillance cameras.

    An underground parking lot for 347 vehicles, equipped with ventilation.

    The park includes cafés and signboards. Two more cafés are planned to open near Teze Pir Mosque.

  • Landscaping around White City.

    Development of squares, buildings, schools, and green areas.

    Carpet Square featuring Karabakh horses.

  • Total area: 26.4 hectares, with 14 hectares of green space.

    Over 20,000 trees and shrubs and 137,000 flowers planted.

    6.5 km of drip irrigation pipelines installed.

    347-space underground parking.

  • Project launch: November 2013.

    First phase opening: May 2019.

    Second phase opening: December 2022.

    New zones to be developed through a January 2025 tender

  • This project is part of a national strategy to improve urban living standards — promoting green spaces, safety, and family-friendly recreational areas.

  • There are no public financial statements; the park is funded through municipal sources. Vest LTD was contracted for landscaping works with a budget of AZN 37.2 million

  • Further expansion within White City.

    A new district is planned: cafés, access to the mosque, streets, and public squares with full infrastructure.

  • ·        https://president.az/en/articles/view/58480

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Central Park provides services at Merkezi Park St., 1, Baku, offering residents a spot for outdoor cultural recreation. Visitors can take a relaxed walk, enjoy some greenery and step away from the city noise for a while. The place suits both family outings and solo visits. This is one of three locations under the same name, each distinguished by its address. For working hours and further details, check the contact information in the catalog. Its central location keeps the park within easy reach.