Krestovsky Island

Krestovsky Island is an island in the Neva delta within Saint Petersburg that contains large public parks, leisure facilities and major sports infrastructure. It functions as a principal recreation and event district for the city.

The island hosts a modern stadium used for major football matches and events, family-oriented attractions including an amusement park, and extensive parkland with promenades and sports areas. These facilities draw both residents and visitors for sport and leisure.

Long used as a recreational area, the island’s contemporary profile was reshaped with construction of a modern stadium that reopened in the 2010s and later hosted matches during the 2018 FIFA World Cup. Parkland and leisure uses have remained a constant feature.

Krestovsky Island lies in the Neva delta northwest of Saint Petersburg’s historic centre, connected to the city by bridges and public transit links.

• Recreation and sports hub: The island combines major sports infrastructure with public parks and leisure facilities, making it a principal recreational zone in Saint Petersburg.
• Good transport links: Served by dedicated transport links and a nearby metro station, enabling easy access from the city centre on event days.

What to See #

• Gazprom Arena (Krestovsky Stadium): A modern retractable-roof stadium rebuilt on the island and used by the local football club; it hosted matches during the 2018 FIFA World Cup and major national fixtures.
• Divo Ostrov amusement park: A family-oriented amusement park located on the island, offering rides and attractions that serve local and visiting families.
• Public parks and promenades: Extensive landscaped parks and recreational green space that occupy much of the island and provide walking routes, gardens and sports areas.