This is one of the largest natural parks (forests) in Moscow. The park, traversed by the Chertanovka River and the Bitsa River, sprawls for some 10 km from north to south and covers the area of 2208.4 ha. The park is elongated from the north to the south and is bounded by Balaklavsky Avenue from the north. – The park is home to more than 500 species of plants, including lindens, oaks, and fine firs, some planted in the 19th century. 33 species of mammals and 78 species of birds have been registered in the park. [http://www.bitsevskipark.ru/node/342 Maps]