EEF-2026: A new city park “Areal” will be created in Chita

On the sidelines of the XI Eastern Economic Forum, the government of Transbaikalia and the Areal company signed an agreement on the creation of a new city park in Chita.

The Areal Park will occupy an area of ​​47 hectares; it will be located within the boundaries of a forest in the area of ​​Kaidalovskaya and Verkholenskaya streets near Obezdny Highway. The total investment in the project will be 1.5 billion rubles.

The project was developed on the principle of “connecting times in the heart of nature.” The park will be divided into three thematic zones: “Future”, “Modernity” and “Traditions”.

The “Future” zone will unite innovative art objects, immersive spaces, the Neuroles walking AR trail and an urban park. A pedestrian bridge will be built over the trail, and in winter it will be turned into an ice skating rink. It will also house an amphitheater, indoor food courts and event spaces.

The Modernity zone will become a center for active and family recreation. There will be children's playgrounds, a ropes course, a velodert, a climbing wall, a tennis court and a volleyball court.

The “Traditions” zone will introduce visitors to the history and culture of Transbaikalia through the gold miners’ museum, the historical trail and the alley of traditions.

Particular attention in the project is paid to preserving the natural landscape and creating a comfortable environment for outdoor recreation. The park provides walking routes, urban detox zones, and it is planned to create an artificial pond with a recreation area near the water.