Tbilisi National Park National Park

Address: Tbilisi National Park, near Tbilisi, Georgia

Hours: Daily dawn-dusk

Admission: Free (park entry)

Tbilisi National Park is a protected area on the hills and lower mountains just outside Georgia’s capital, Tbilisi. It was established to protect the wooded slopes and natural habitats that lie closest to the metropolitan area.

The park offers hiking paths, picnic areas and lookout points with views over parts of Tbilisi and the surrounding valleys. Vegetation includes mixed deciduous and coniferous stands typical of the region’s lower mountain zones.

The park was created to conserve the forested hills near the capital while providing recreational green space for residents and visitors. Management focuses on maintaining trails and protecting habitats from development pressures.

Tbilisi National Park lies northwest of central Tbilisi in the Mtskheta-Mtianeti administrative area, forming a natural green belt close to the city.

• Proximity to Tbilisi: The park is the closest large protected area to Tbilisi and contains a network of trails and viewpoints overlooking the city.

From Tbilisi city center take bus or marshrutka toward Mtskheta or the Tbilisi Sea, or a taxi to the park entrances near Vake or Saguramo; many trails begin within 15-30 minutes of central Tbilisi by car.

• Enter on weekdays or early morning to avoid picnic crowds from Tbilisi.
• Bring insect repellent in summer - valleys near streams can be buggy.
• If hiking, stick to marked trails and ask at the small park info kiosk about recent closures; cell signal is patchy in remote valleys.