Silesian Park
Śląskie
Silesian Park, located in Chorzów within the Upper Silesia metropolitan area, is one of Europe's largest urban parks, spanning approximately 620 hectares. Established on heavily industrially devastated land, it was designed to provide both quiet natural forest areas and vibrant cultural and recreational zones. The park features a rich variety of attractions including the multifunctional Silesian Stadium, Silesian Zoological Garden, Planetarium, Amusement Park, and the Upper Silesian Ethnographic Park. It also offers sports facilities such as swimming pools, tennis courts, and a water sports center. The park's landscape includes extensive tree collections with over 350 taxa, and its design promotes both passive relaxation and active recreation. Managed by WPKiW S.A., the park serves as a regional cultural hub and green lung for the urbanized region. It is also home to unique features like the "Elka" cable car and a narrow gauge railway, enhancing visitor experience.
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Astuce: The best time to visit Silesian Park is during spring through early autumn when the weather is favorable for outdoor activities. Visitors are encouraged to use the park's mobile app for navigation and event updates. Tickets for attractions like the zoo and amusement park can often be purchased online in advance, which may help avoid queues. Discounts are sometimes available for families, seniors, and groups. The park is accessible by public transport, and ample facilities including cafés and restaurants enhance visitor comfort.
Faits intéressants
- •Silesian Park is twice the size of New York City's Central Park, covering about 620 hectares.
- •The park was built on heavily industrially devastated land, including heaps, old mining shafts, and swamps, requiring massive earthworks and soil transport.
- •It features a historic narrow gauge railway route over 5 kilometers long, operational since 1957.
- •The "Elka" cable car, first launched in 1967, is a unique aerial transport system with plans for expansion to restore its original triangular route.
- •The park's tree collection includes over 350 taxa, making it one of the richest botanical collections in Upper Silesia.
Histoire
The idea for Silesian Park was initiated by General Jerzy Ziętek in 1950 as a major ecological restoration project to reclaim devastated post-industrial land in Upper Silesia.
Construction began in 1951, largely through social efforts and donations.
The park was designed with two zones: a central forested area for quiet recreation and a cultural-recreational zone for active leisure and events.
Over the 1950s and 1960s, key facilities such as the stadium, zoo, amusement park, planetarium, narrow gauge railway, and the "Elka" cable car were developed.
The park's name was formally changed from the General Jerzy Ziętek Voivodeship Park of Culture and Recreation to Silesian Park in 2012 to emphasize its regional identity.
The park has continuously evolved, adding new attractions like the Rope Park "Palenisko" in 2007 and a sanitary helipad in 2013.
Guide du lieu
Silesian Stadium1950s, reconstructed 2017
A multifunctional sports stadium that has hosted the Poland national football team. It was reconstructed in 2017 to modern standards and remains a key venue for sports and large events.
Silesian Zoological Garden1954
Opened in 1954, this zoo is a major attraction featuring a variety of animal species and the Dinosaurs Valley with prehistoric reptile reconstructions.
"Elka" Cable Car1967, renewed 2013
An aerial cable car system originally consisting of three triangular lines. The first was launched in 1967, with a new line operating since 2013 and plans for further expansion.
Upper Silesian Ethnographic Park1975
An open-air museum established in 1975 showcasing traditional regional architecture, culture, and crafts from Upper Silesia.
Silesian Planetarium
A scientific and educational facility offering astronomy shows and exhibitions, contributing to the park's cultural offerings.
Contact
Téléphone: 32 793 70 08