Architecture & Urban Environment
FLOW Park: A New Space for Active Recreation in Almaty
Amira Kassenova, Gulsara Kenbaeva
Almaty is developing a new kind of public space: places where walking, sport and family leisure come together in one location. One such project is FLOW Park, situated at the intersection of Al-Farabi Avenue and Dulati Street, opposite the First President’s Park. This modern sports park is designed to become a popular destination for people who prefer to spend their free time outdoors.
The FLOW Park project began in 2025 with support from private investors, Kusto Home and Time Group Construction. The investment totalled 3 billion tenge. Construction is being financed privately, without drawing on the city budget.
The park’s defining feature is its focus on an active lifestyle. It includes running and cycling paths, outdoor fitness equipment, playgrounds, sports facilities and recreation areas. The space caters to different age groups: while some visitors come for a run or workout, others can ride bicycles, scooters or skateboards, and families can spend time together outdoors.
Facilities for action sports occupy a special place in the FLOW Park concept. The park has areas equipped with ramps and specialised features for performing tricks on BMX bikes, skateboards and scooters. These spaces give fans of urban sports somewhere purpose-built to practise, without having to rely on ordinary walking paths.
Another advantage of the location is its proximity to the Bolshaya Almatinka River and the First President’s Park. This makes FLOW Park part of a larger recreational area where physical activity can be combined with time in nature.
The park began receiving visitors in a trial operating mode on 1 June 2026, although landscaping and construction work was still under way at the time.
FLOW Park reflects Almaty’s aspiration to create modern public spaces that meet the varied needs of city residents. It is more than a place to walk: it is a setting where sport, social interaction and everyday recreation become part of urban life. Projects like this help foster a culture of active leisure and make the urban environment more diverse and accessible.
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