Vingis Park is situated at the bend of Neris River and covers an area of 160 hectares. In the XV-XVI centuries, it belonged to the Radvilos family, later – to Bishop Ignas Masalskis, and finally it went into the ownership of Vilnius Governor – General Leontij Beningsen, who built an elaborate summer residence in the pine forest. In 1919, after the re-establishment of Vilnius University, the Botanical Garden was established in the former mansion of Vingis Park. In the middle of the XX century, the Garden was severely damaged by a flood and by the events of World War II. A larger part of the Garden was moved to another place.

  The Park has two entrances: one from M. K. Ciurlionis Street and one from Birutes Street. Not far from M. K. Ciurlionis Street entrance to the Park, there is a classical chapel and a cemetery for German soldiers next to it.

  Vingis Park is a favourite place for Vilnius residents to take a walk, ride a bike or go roller-skating. It is also popular among sportsmen. A variety of concerts, events and festivals are held on the stage, built in the centre of the Park. In 1988 meetings of the Sajudis Independence Movement were held in the stadium near the stage, and in 1993 Pope John Paul II celebrated a mass there. In summer, the park livens up: several cafes and sports equipment rental offices open up, as well as some sideshows for children.