Sight guide · Yerevan · Armenia
Visiting Victory Park and Mother Armenia
A large park above the Cascade with amusement rides, a small lake and the Mother Armenia statue, a sword-bearing female figure overlooking the city.
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Quick answer
Victory Park and Mother Armenia is a park in Arabkir, Yerevan. Allow 1–2 hours; it is free. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Park
- Area
- Arabkir
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- free, kids, views and outdoors
- Best months
- August–October
About Victory Park and Mother Armenia
A large park above the Cascade with amusement rides, a small lake and the Mother Armenia statue, a sword-bearing female figure overlooking the city. The pedestal houses a military museum.
Tip: Combine it with the Cascade: walk up the steps, then continue to the park.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: 1–2 hours.
- Cost: Free — no ticket needed for the main area.
- Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
- Where: Arabkir, residential district of apartments and local cafés north of the Cascade.
Best time to visit Victory Park and Mother Armenia
Victory Park and Mother Armenia is outdoors, so weather matters most. The driest, most comfortable months are:
- September: 29°C (84°F) highs, about 2 rainy days, busy crowds.
- October: 21°C (70°F) highs, about 5 rainy days, moderate crowds.
- August: 34°C (93°F) highs, about 2 rainy days, busy crowds.
For the view at golden hour: in mid-September the sun sets at about 19:11 local time (calculated for Yerevan).
When to visit Yerevan has the full month-by-month picture.
Fit it into your trip
Victory Park and Mother Armenia is not on our short itineraries, so plan it as an extra once you have seen Cascade and Cafesjian Center for the Arts and Republic Square.
- No. 12 of the 17 sights in our Yerevan things-to-do list.
- Day 5 of the 5-day plan.
- Listed in free things to do in Yerevan.
- A family favourite in Yerevan with kids.
If you like Victory Park and Mother Armenia
- Cascade and Cafesjian Center for the Arts — Cascade and Tamanyan Street, 1–2 hours
- Republic Square — Republic Square, 30 minutes
- Armenian Genocide Memorial and Museum — Tsitsernakaberd, 1.5–2 hours
Staying near Victory Park and Mother Armenia
Stay in Arabkir ($) to walk here: residential district of apartments and local cafés north of the Cascade. All areas to stay in Yerevan.
Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Victory Park and Mother Armenia?
Plan 1–2 hours.
+Is Victory Park and Mother Armenia free?
Yes, it is free to visit.
+When is the best time to visit Victory Park and Mother Armenia?
August–October for the most comfortable weather. Combine it with the Cascade: walk up the steps, then continue to the park.
+Do I need to book Victory Park and Mother Armenia in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.
+Is Victory Park and Mother Armenia good for kids?
Yes, it is one of our family picks in Yerevan. Yerevan is a relaxed city for families, with parks, fountains, the Cascade's sculptures and Victory Park's rides.