Perm offers plenty of exciting activities for outdoor enthusiasts and families alike. The main hub for family fun is the Gorky Central Park of Entertainment, featuring dozens of rides, a Ferris wheel, and a historic rotunda from 1842. In summer, you can take scenic boat cruises along the Kama aboard the Moskva-210, Moskva-42, or Almaz, or hop on the charming sightseeing Romantic Tram Cafe. If you fancy a dip or sunbathing, head to the sandy shores near the Kommunalny Bridge, the Motovilikha Pond, or the Kama Reservoir.
In winter, Perm opens a huge free ice rink right on the Esplanade, alongside popular cross-country ski centers like Dynamo, Prikamye, Iskra, and Yuzhny. Downhill skiers and snowboarders can hit the slopes at the Ivan-Gora ski resort in Gamovo or the Gora center in Glushata. When the temperature drops, warm up at the Perm Thermal Waters complex or the open-air heated pool in Protasy.
Perm also boasts a jam-packed festival calendar. Summer brings the renowned Diaghilev Festival, the open-air REDFEST, and the Wings of Parma airshow, while autumn features the Flahertiana documentary film festival and the Perm Marathon. In winter, Shpagin Cultural Space hosts the lively Snegoweek winter festival.