A Fun-Filled Day at Sochi Park with My 9-Year-Old Daughter

I still can't stop grinning after spending a day at Sochi Park with my 9-year-old daughter in July 2025. We were a bit apprehensive about the extreme rides, but even we were stoked to try them out! The park is massive, and we managed to explore it during both lunch and evening hours.

Admission Costs

The ticket counter offers a single ticket that grants access to all the attractions in the park. You can also purchase coupons for special events like Nikulin's Circus, the Dolphin Show, or Tatiana Navka's Ice Show.

The ticket price at the counter in July was 3,500 rubles

The ticket price on the website was 3,400 rubles

They also have a nighttime format with a lower ticket price. However, since there are plenty of hotels nearby, many of them offer discounts for park visits. For instance, the Bogatyry Hotel includes park tickets in their room rate. If you're staying at the Sochi Park Hotel, you'll get a 20% discount on a one-day ticket. And, as far as I know, the Sirius hotels offer a 500-ruble discount.

We visited the park in a group, which qualified us for a discount. So, our ticket price came out to 2,450 rubles per person.

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Getting In and Out

Getting into the park is through a ticket booth. Multiple lanes are open at the same time, so keep in mind that you'll be snapped for a photo when you go through.

You can leave and re-enter the park as many times as you want throughout the day, and you'll be snapped for a photo each time. This means that only the person who bought the ticket can enter – you can't just leave and let someone else in.

Drinks with alcohol are not allowed into the park, and they'll check your bags at the entrance with a security scanner. You can bring in non-alcoholic drinks and food, though.

When you leave the park, you'll need to use your ticket again. Don't lose, damage, or get your ticket wet during the day – it's not going to be a fun experience.

If you've got a bag, you can store it in a locker outside the park. It costs 200 rubles, and it's located under a canopy to the right. Just head out of the ticket booth and you'll see the lockers right away – they're got an electronic system and everything.

Why Bother Going Back and Forth?

Some of the rides are actually located outside the park – like the Ferris wheel, which was still under construction in July (apparently they're adding some new cabins). And then there's the 'Bogatyrs' racing' ride, where kids can drive mini-cars around a tiny city. It's actually pretty cute.

And of course, you can always leave the park to grab a bite to eat, do some shopping, or just take a break.

We Made It to the Park!

The initial feeling was absolutely exhilarating! I was completely blown away! Everything was beautifully and tastefully designed. You could hear the screams of thrill-seekers, the music from the swings and carousels – it was a real spectacle!

For the first 10 minutes, I was in awe, staring with my mouth wide open. But within another 10 minutes, I started to feel a bit anxious. There was just so much to see and do, and I wasn't sure where to start or how to fit everything in within a day. It seemed like we'd never be able to see everything or explore it all. Of course, my worries were unfounded. To make navigation easier, we picked up a park map at the entrance. It really helped us get our bearings. I'd definitely recommend getting one – it made a big difference for us.

I have to say, the thrill rides left me feeling a bit dizzy. I can only imagine what it must be like to experience them firsthand. But we still managed to find some other fun activities to enjoy without going for the extreme options.

One downside to the park was the massive queues for the most popular attractions. You could pay extra for the 'Fast Track' pass to skip the lines, but it cost around 8,000 rubles in July – that's a pretty steep price! So, like most visitors, we stuck to the traditional method – queuing up the old-fashioned way.

What my daughter and I enjoyed the most:

We waited for a solid 30-40 minutes to get into Морская царевна in the afternoon, but when we came back in the evening around 7-7:30 pm, the line was almost non-existent, with a wait time of just 5 minutes. Just keep in mind that you'll need to dry off and the sun won't be as strong by then. The cameras – or rather, the drying racks – do a decent job of handling that task. The Солнечный риф water spray area near the water activities was a hit with my daughter, who's a natural swimmer, and I got to cool off a bit too. The Морской конек was mainly geared towards little ones, but we gave it a try too. The Карусель с лошадками was a stunning, colorful ride that we went on multiple times, including me! There are weight restrictions – you can't ride the horse if you weigh over 100 kg, but you can ride in the carriage with other visitors instead.

The Карусель Чашки was another fun ride, decorated like traditional Russian pottery and featuring cups you can steer. We ended up going on it 5-7 times throughout the day, and at one point, we realized that it's actually more fun to just sit back and enjoy the ride without steering it at all – try it out! The Кочки – or mushroom-shaped ride – was a new attraction that we really enjoyed. There are weight restrictions again – if you weigh over 100 kg, you'll need to ride with someone else – but the wait times were never too long, around 10-15 minutes. The Богатырские гонки attraction is located outside the park's territory, so you'll need to exit the park to get to it...

After crossing the bridge a bit, we headed to the amusement park.

We tried the Flying Ship, which was pretty cool, but it's super compact. Not many people can fit in it at once, making it perfect for a family outing with little kids.

The Merry Pirate was a total blast for the little ones, but it's not for the faint of heart. You get lifted up and down, and it's basically like a rollercoaster, but designed for kids (the height is pretty tame).

The Buccaneer was a wild ride – literally! It's a water gun fight where you're in a boat shooting at people on the shore, and they're shooting back at you. We ended up getting soaked!

The Whirlpool was a super simple carousel with bouncing zones for the little ones.

That's the rundown of the attractions we visited during the day, and we didn't get bored for a second.

Playgrounds

These are just areas where you can have some fun:

We weren't too impressed with the Jungle area – we just walked around in a circle and left. The Water Playground was a blast, especially the little raft crossing. You have to hold on tight to avoid taking a dip! The Fairy Tale Labyrinth was a hit with us – we got a bit lost a few times, but it was super realistic.

Each area is beautifully designed.

Other Attractions to Check Out

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What's included in the ticket price this year is access to the following shows:

Dolphin show (note that it's closed on Tuesdays for sanitizing, so plan accordingly!). Nikulin Circus (two shows a day). Ice show Navki.

To get into these shows, you'll need to grab an additional coupon with your ticket. And do it early, like as soon as the park opens - they sell out fast! By lunchtime, only the circus was still available.

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There are also foam parties (two a day) and a disco at night, all according to the schedule posted near the stage by the aquarium.

And don't forget the aquarium, the sapphireum, and the adorable zoo - all open daily and totally worth a visit.

Food and Drinks

We stumbled upon a few cafes and restaurants within the park. We checked out Roller, a restaurant-attraction where food literally whizzes down the American-style rollercoaster tracks to your table. We went just to see the cooking pots racing down the tracks!

We also stopped by the food court's cafeteria. Thankfully, we didn't get food poisoning anywhere, and prices were a bit higher, but not astronomical. For example, a salad cost around 200 rubles, and a chicken cutlet was 300 rubles.

Drink prices were the same everywhere we went. Whether we grabbed something from the vending machines or cafes, it was the same. On a hot day, we really wanted a cold cola - a 0.5-liter bottle cost 200 rubles.

The Bogatyry Hotel is located right next to the park Wow, that's pricey! Let's talk about ticket prices...

Yes, the ticket price is steep, and it adds up quickly when you're buying for a whole family. But if you think about it, it's not that bad. Firstly, you only go on vacation once a year, so it's worth budgeting for the park's entrance fee.

Secondly, buying a two-day ticket makes it even more cost-effective. At the time of writing (September 8th), a one-day ticket costs 3,300 rubles, while a two-day ticket is 3,900. Do the math!

Thirdly, in our city, visiting the aquarium costs between 1,100-1,400 rubles, and the rides are at least 200 rubles for 5 minutes. A traveling circus show costs between 1,000-1,500 rubles. In Sochi Park, you can ride as many attractions as you want without any time limits, and if you catch a show, the price is totally justified, making it not that expensive in the end. Plus, the park's territory is massive - a stroll around it will be unforgettable!

My Takeaways

I'm glad I got to experience Sochi Park, and I'm already planning my next visit. In fact, I'm thinking of buying tickets for two days next year - one day just isn't enough to see everything. My strategy for next time is to hit the opening and grab all the available coupons for the shows right away. Then, I'll dedicate one day to the rides and attractions, and the other to the shows and some more exploring. Of course, the shows are way more enjoyable during the hot hours, but that's not always possible. I'll have to check the schedule and plan accordingly. I also discovered that the massive Medved game center is a great place to visit during the heat - it's not included in the main ticket price, but you get a 50% discount with your Sochi Park ticket.

And don't even get me started on the photo ops - the place is stunning!