Park Krakowski

Park Krakowski is a 12.5 acres (5.1 ha) city park located in Kraków, in southern Poland. The park, founded in 1885, was modelled after similar parks in Vienna.[1] It is a contemporary sculpture park.

Pond with fountain in Park Krakowski.
19th-century landscape tower in the park.

History

Park Krakowski was originated by city councillor Stanisław Rehman. It was built on grounds leased from the Polish military.[1] It was a popular destination point with many Fin de siècle Cracovians. After World War I, its size was reduced, due to rapid real estate development.[1]

Features

The park originally contained:[1]

  1. an outdoor concert bowl amphitheatre
  2. a summer outdoor theater (built 1890)
  3. a zoo
  4. an ice skating rink and bicycle rink
  5. a swimming pool and pond
  6. a bowling alley
  7. a restaurant and seasonal outdoor cafés.

From the original 1885 design, the only remaining built features are landscape tower elements, and the ornamental pond with its fountain.

Sculpture park

Park Krakowski has been a sculpture park since 1974.[1] It has numerous abstract outdoor sculptures on display throughout the park grounds.

They were created by Polish modern art sculptors, including: S. Borzęcki; A. Hajducki; W. Kućma; J. Sękowski; and J. Siek.

References
  1. Krakow-poland.com - "Essential Krakow" . accessed 5.30.2012
  • Ryszard Burek - editor, Encyklopedia Krakowa, 2000, ISBN 83-01-13325-2


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