Tumo Park (Tumanyan Park)

The park's history began in the 1960s, when it was decided to create a new park on the site of the old city park, which had been destroyed during the war. The new park was named after Hovhannes Tumanyan, one of the greatest Armenian poets of all time. For a long time the park was neglected, but in the 2010s it was revived and cleaned up, and today it is one of the most beautiful and popular parks in Yerevan. Set in the picturesque Hrazdan Gorge, this park is a real find for lovers of nature, art, and outdoor recreation. It is one of teenagers' favorite parks, because it sits close to the Tumo Center for Creative Technologies, and teenagers often meet here before, after, and sometimes instead of classes. The park has plenty of interesting spots: a playground with slides and swings, a small river with bridges, picnic gazebos, and a fountain (which is on the grounds of Tumo Park). Various events and festivals are also held here, drawing a lot of people. For example, there are concerts, operas, and even ballet under the open sky.