Háječek, Urban park at river confluence in České Budějovice, Czech Republic

Háječek is an urban park located at the confluence of the Vltava and Malše rivers in České Budějovice, extending along the meeting point of these two waterways. The grounds feature walking paths through green spaces with a central music pavilion that now operates as a cafe.

The site was established between 1925 and 1927 on land that was once Krumlovský pond, which had been gradually drained starting from 1802. This transformation turned what was previously a waterlogged area into the recreational space visible today.

The park once functioned as a small zoo with aquariums and exotic animals that drew visitors in its early decades. This legacy still shapes how people today experience and move through the space.

The park lies between the Vltava and Malše, with Krumlovské aleje running along its northern and western edges. The music pavilion at that boundary reopened on 18 October 2022 as Kavárna Háječek 1925, with indoor and outdoor seating. An electric-vehicle charging station stands in the southeastern corner.

A circular pool decorated with boulders houses a sculpture by Edwin Schopenhauer depicting four children playing with a goat. This lesser-known artwork is often overlooked by visitors exploring the grounds.