Irchelpark, Public park in Zürich, Switzerland
Irchelpark is a large public park in Zürich with rolling hills, open meadows, a sizeable artificial lake, and winding streams throughout. The space includes jogging paths, sports facilities, playgrounds, and seating areas woven into the landscape.
The park began as a University of Zürich initiative in 1962, with construction beginning in 1973. It eventually opened fully to the public and became a shared resource for both the university and the wider community.
The park displays sculptures by Swiss artists, including works by Albert Cinelli and Wolfgang Häckel, which are woven into the natural landscape. These artworks shape how visitors experience the space as they walk through.
The park is easy to navigate on foot with clearly separated areas for different activities like sports and leisure. Its connection to the university campus and variety of facilities make it practical for various types of visits.
A wide granite staircase links the two sections of the park that are divided by Winterthurerstrasse. This striking feature serves as an unexpected bridge connecting otherwise separate areas of the landscape.
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