A unique leisure space is projected in Vilnius: the green slope will acquire a new image

Currently, Northern Town residents do not have enough active leisure spaces or the opportunity to spend an afternoon surrounded by trees. For leisure walks, they usually choose a hiking and cycling route along the Peace Park of Neris or Tuskulėnai.

The territory designed by the architects of the Vilniaus Planas municipal company is exceptional due to the sudden elevation of the relief and the diversity of vegetation: deciduous and coniferous trees grow here. The condition of many trees is valued as good, so the planned spaces and paths are respectfully designed taking into account the location of the trees and preserving them to the maximum. Only old fallen or withered trees will be removed: 11 specialists (10 pines and one ash) have counted these specialists.

Taking into account the expressive terrain and the existing vegetation, it was decided to divide the territory into three zones: the western zone is dedicated to active leisure, the eastern passive zone and the central part of the territory is proposed as a natural zone due to an extremely steep terrain. .

In the active leisure area, a sports and games area for teenagers, a half basketball court and a children’s playground are being designed. Going down the slope, in the shade of the trees, the architects found space for additional playgrounds with wooden installations, the municipality reported.

In the western part of the territory, from S. Žukauskas to Minties Street, residents will be able to enter by stairs projected with lighting and a path for the disabled. In the middle, in the natural area, there will be a space for walks. Pedestrian paths are designed in accordance with the currently named paths, creating an opportunity to move more comfortably in different directions. It is proposed to leave the path between the trees as natural as possible; it is planned to use the pavement with a folder and install stairs in steeper places.

In the eastern part of the area, which is dominated by pine trees, a passive recreation space is offered. Here you can relax in the projected hammocks, sit on the benches, swing on a swing.

An artistic accent is also planned, next to which the neighbors could organize meetings or celebrate celebrations. The arranged space is expected to provide new opportunities for communities to come together, and the designed trail at the top of the slope with an observation deck will open up new sights of Vilnius: the picturesque Antakalnis, the towers of the Church of the Savior of Vilnius and the forests of the Pavilnis Regional Park.

Vilniaus Planas architects’ design proposals will be presented to the public on December 22. 5 pm via remote broadcast.