Văcărești Natural Park is the first urban natural park in Romania, only 5 km away from the city centre, being also the largest green space in Bucharest, covering 183 ha. Văcărești Natural Park has its own administration body that manages the park in partnership with the City Hall and other institutions and organisations with strong experience in nature protection and conservation, research, ecotourism and education. The mission of Văcărești Natural Park’s Administration is to: -Protect the biological diversity -Promote healthy recreation in the middle of the nature, and ecotourism -Develop, deliver and support education activities for nature observation and interpretation, and scientific research Văcărești Natural Park is the first urban protected area in Romania, and the largest green space of its capital, Bucharest. Văcărești National Natural Park, image captured by drone. Photo: Helmut Ignat Foto: Helmut Ignat Foto: Helmut Ignat