Valea Morilor Park · Parcul Valea Morilor

Park with lake in the heart of Chișinău - the capitals favourite

4.8 · 16436 reviews· Chișinău

RecommendedBudget< 300 leiOutdoor

Also worth it for

≈114 ha park with 35 ha lake + 4 km running track + summer concerts

Why it’s worth visiting

Good for an active break in the center - a lake, a few kilometers of running track and summer concerts. A favorite spot for locals to unwind.

The story

Valley of the Mills Park (Valea Morilor) is one of the largest and most beloved public parks in Chișinău - about 114 hectares of oak forest, paved alleys and a 35-hectare artificial lake in the heart of the city, Centru district. Opened in 1950 on the site of two natural valleys of the Bîc river, the park offers: the lake with a public beach (swimming in summer, ice-skating in winter), the Verde Summer Theatre (concerts and festivals), the Romeo and Juliet Alley (cherry trees blooming in spring), a restaurant on floating pontoons, pedalo and boat rental, an open-air evening music stage, a 2.5 km ring alley around the lake (the most popular in Chișinău for jogging and cycling). Plus a playground, roller-skate track, street basketball, and Sunday-morning outdoor yoga. The green soul of the capital.

What to expect

Duration1-4 h

Good for

With familyAs a coupleWith friendsRelaxed evening

Gallery

What people love

A beautiful central lake
A popular running track
A favourite weekend spot

Photo moments

Cherry-blossom alley
Pedalo on lake at sunset
Summer concert at Verde

Ambiance

Family-friendlyPet-friendlyCards OK

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What visitors wrote

“This is a beautiful, quiet park that I would love to experience in all four seasons. It’s the perfect place for a peaceful walk, admiring nature, or simply finding a moment of calm. It’s also a wonderful spot for families to spend quality time together. I feel incredibly lucky to have witnessed it in this state, a true winter wonderland at its finest. The frozen lake is absolut…”
- Kate P 5
“Valea Morilor is genuinely a fantastic park and a must-visit when in Chișinău. It’s so expansive and well-maintained that you could easily spend the entire day here exploring. The park's centerpiece is the large lake, surrounded by excellent, clean paths perfect for a long, peaceful walk, jogging, or cycling. The renovated Cascades Staircase is a stunning architectural feature …”
- Happy Holiday 5
“Amazing place to visit, A quiet, green park by the lake, with walking paths, a theater, a playground and a small amusement park. Many tracks around, lovely views”
- Monika Karlińska 5