Skaryszewski Park (Park Skaryszewski im. Ignacego Jana Paderewskiego)

Location: Praga, aleja Zieleniecka
www.skaryszewski.pl

This massive park was originally established between 1906-1922, on 58 hectares of land, on the old Kamionek area of Saska Kępa; it was designed by Franciszek Szanior. He created it as an urban park centre for recreation and refreshment. Hills, artificial waterfall and sparkling lakes – along with the rich and colourful horticultural surroundings – make this one of the most unusual places in Warsaw. It boasts several interesting sculptures from the 20th century, such as a bust of Ignacy Jan Paderewski. It also has a number of relaxing and fun summer activities, such as canoeing and sailing on Kamionkowskie Lake (Jeziorko Kamionkowskie), or roller-blading and cycling along its wide boulevards. On the Międzynarodowa Street side of the park is a stable, perfect for children, which offers riding lessons for kids and youths, as well as a rehabilitation and treatment centre for horses. On summer evenings, concerts and film festivals are organized and in February, on the Stanisław August Boulevard side of the park, there is a re-enactment of the 1831 war, staged by a group of Poles and Europeans, which attracts a huge audience. For the weary requiring refreshment the 'Pub Under the Trout' (Pub 'Pod Pstrągiem') and the Misianka Cafe await...
Skaryszewski Park is the 2009 winner of the 4th Poland's Best Park competition.