Recreational areas serve as vital, accessible social hubs rich in cultural activity. This park project acts as a connecting element between different parts of Murmansk, creating a public buffer zone. By integrating active northern and southern pathways from surrounding built-up areas and linking eastern and western landscapes through continuous green plantings, the park is transformed into a revitalized local city center. The masterplan proposes a two-stage complex development driven by public demand, organizing the site into three environment types and a three-tiered path hierarchy.
The three environment types consist of:- Urban Park: Saturated, urban-adjacent areas featuring entrances, commercial and administrative functions, squares, amphitheatres, and pavilions.
- Natural Park: Broad transitional areas housing playgrounds, dog-walking grounds, and general recreation spaces.
- Conservation Park: A quiet sanctuary around Varnichnoe Lake in the park's center, designed for tranquility and relaxation.
Movement across these zones is structured by three path types based on demand:
- Major Pathways: Wide paved routes that transition into wooden pedestrian bridges to navigate steep relief and heavy snow.
- Minor Pathways: Paved and wooden tracks linking various activity spaces within the natural park zone.
- Eco Tracks: Wooden or granite-crumb trails providing access to secluded resting spots across the different park environments.
Together, these elements establish a flexible, highly saturated functional layout that supports a wide range of social activities and future park growth.