Panfilov Park
One of Bishkek’s oldest parks: shady alleys, rides and a Ferris wheel.
- 1924as Zvezda (Star) Park
- 0:00–24:00open 24 hours
- Free entryrides cost extra
- July +30°, January +3°daytime
- Central Bishkekby Old Square
Stops in walking order
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Gate and wheel
The orange arched gate opens onto the street. Behind it the Ferris wheel rises above the treetops, with views of the city centre and the Kyrgyz Ala-Too range.
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Alley of rides
A paved alley runs under old trees. Bright signs for a mirror maze and virtual reality stand by the path, with small game pavilions around.
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Covered bumper cars
Behind a lattice fence, bumper cars stand under a metal roof. Entry to the park is free; each ride is paid for separately.
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Cafés along the path
A wide path passes summer cafés under awnings and small wooden huts. Cafés and rides usually open from 10:00 to 20:00.
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Square of lights
A paved square opens in front of the rides. In the evening string lights come on above it, and bright carriages of a children’s ride show behind the fence.
History by date
- 1879State Garden
In 1879–1880 the State Garden was laid out on this site.
- 1924Zvezda Park
The garden became the city’s Zvezda (Star) Park.
- 1942Panfilov’s name
The park was named after General Ivan Panfilov; other sources give 1941.
- 1944The monument
A monument to Panfilov was unveiled — the first to the general in the USSR.
- 2025An accident
After a visitor fell from a ride the park was closed; from 1 May it was allowed to reopen for three months.
- 2026Amphitheatre
In October a renovated amphitheatre for concerts opened.
Four seasons
How the place looks at different times of year.
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Spring
March–MayApril: about 18° by day, about 5° at night.
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Summer
June–AugustJuly: about 30° by day, about 17° at night; the tree canopy shades the alleys.
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Autumn
September–NovemberSeptember: the trees are still green and string lights glow over the square in the evening. In October about 16° by day, about 4° at night.
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Winter
December–FebruaryJanuary: around 3° by day and −8° at night; dress warmly.
Where it is
- Address
- Bishkek, Panfilov Park
- From the base
- ≈0.4 km as the crow flies · Bishkek
- Coordinates
- 42.8787° N, 74.5995° E
Opening times and etiquette
Hours and prices
- Opening hours
- 0:00–24:00open 24 hours
Rides and cafés usually open from 10:00 to 20:00.
Contact and help
112 single emergency number
- 101 fire and rescue
- 102 police
- 103 ambulance
You can call 112 with a local SIM or without one.
Etiquette
- Rides. Tickets are sold at each ride. In 2024 a child ticket cost 80 som and the Ferris wheel 100 som.
- In the evening. Rides and cafés usually close by 20:00; the alleys stay open.
- Amphitheatre. From October 2026, concerts are planned in the amphitheatre on Fridays and Saturdays.
Check on site
- Whether the rides and Ferris wheel are running, ticket prices at the ride ticket booths
Panfilov Park in photos
Real photos, each with the date it was taken. Tap or click to enlarge.
- September 16, 2019
- July 2, 2023
Guides and ready-made itineraries
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Nearby and where to go next
Base · BishkekBishkekA city base for museums, squares and a walk through the market.
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Cultural site · ≈0.2 km as the crow fliesAbdumomunov Kyrgyz National Academic Drama TheatreNational drama theatre in a 1970 building: large and small stages, hundredth season.
Cultural site · ≈0.4 km as the crow fliesOld SquareBehind the History Museum: old Government House, the old Lenin, Soviet monuments.