About the Place
South Park is a lusciously green patch of land among some of the most modern neighboorhoods in the capital city of Bulgaria.
The project for this park was accepted and developed in 1972. The idea of the project was to create a park that works as an extention of Vitosha Mountain. Visitors can find proof of this all around the park, as it has numerous different terrain forms, untouched forests a stunning view of the mountain from specially designed open areas, several man-made lakes and the main entrance to the park meets the end of Vitosha Boulevard.
The infrastructure of the park is very friendly to all kinds of outdoor activities, as there are plenty of paths, which are, for the most part, very well-lit during the night, several playgrounds, a concert stage and a good amount of benches and gazebos. What makes the park unique is the harmony of wild and cultured. South Park is a favorite plass for extreme biking, as the terrain allows for various tracks and jumps. Walking along the paths and alleys of the park visitors will also notice informative signs regarding the different bird species that inhabit the South Park right next to wild ducks playing in a pond.
The park is alive all year round and especially in the spring and summer. There are always masses gathered there as the trees, fountains and ponds provide a great get-away from the sun. There is a menagerie of small fast food and ice cream stands, as well restaurants, cafés, stalls for cotton candy and even toys. South Park is also the host of the annual Flower for Gosho festival. Held in the beginning of summer, it is a memorial concert dedicated to one of Bulgaria’s most beloved rock musicians Georgi Minchev. On one of the alleys neighbooring the stage, there are always inflatable slide castles, trampolines, bumper cars and other attractions. There is a train-like vehicle that takes visitors on tours around the park for a small fee and departs hourly,
One can also rent a bicycles and bicycle carts to roam the park as you wish.