Karaganda's 200-hectare eco-park takes root as green revolution grows
A new 200-hectare eco-park is taking shape between Maikuduk and Southeast District in Karaganda. The project forms part of Kazakhstan’s Clean Kazakhstan (Taza Qazaqstan) initiative, aimed at boosting green spaces and improving local living standards. Residents and volunteers have already begun planting trees to support the scheme. The eco-park’s development kicked off with a mass tree-planting event, where over a thousand trees were planted. Ermagambet Bulekpayev, the akim (governor) of Karaganda Region, highlighted the park’s long-term benefits for residents’ well-being. He also called on businesses and locals to contribute actively to greening efforts across the region.
Adjacent to the eco-park, a 72-hectare sports cluster is being built, complete with various facilities. The eco-park itself will include walking alleys, bike paths, sports grounds, and leisure zones—all without commercial development. The project ties into broader urban growth, including a new bypass road linking Southeast District and Maikuduk.
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s nationwide push for environmental responsibility underpins the initiative. Local support has grown, with many urging wider participation in the region’s sustainability drive. The eco-park and sports cluster will expand green infrastructure in Karaganda while aligning with national environmental goals. Once completed, the project is set to provide new recreational spaces and improve urban connectivity. Authorities continue to encourage community involvement in its development.
