It was built in the 1830s on the orders of the German nobleman Klodt. The park was laid out with a distinctive feature – a nature clock, consisting of 12 different trees planted in a circle. The time could be determined by the angle of the trees’ shadows. The circle has been partially preserved. The park was heavily damaged during the war, when a German garrison settled in the park, building barracks, fortifications and cutting down trees. Until 1979, the park was the site of an artificial insemination station, which led to bull grazing and overgrowth of shrubs and weeds. In the early 1980s, the park was cleaned up and a stage was built, lawns were cleared, ornamental shrubs and trees were planted and a fence was erected. Three areas have been created in the park: a recreation area with a stage where cultural and entertainment events are actively held in the summer season; a sports ground where athletes from near and far meet for matches and competitions; and a children’s playground.

Photos from the Baltinava TIC archive.