Orunia Park, Public park in Gdańsk, Poland
Orunia Park is a public park in Gdańsk that spans 19 hectares along the Radunia Canal, featuring two large ponds connected by flowing water and many walking paths through gardens. The grounds include a children's playground, rest areas, paved walkways, and parking near the entrance.
The park began as a hunting lodge estate in the 17th century and was later reshaped by Gdańsk mayor Bartłomiej Schachmann into formal gardens with ponds. This transformation created the basic layout that remains visible today.
The park is home to the National Center for Tatar Culture, which includes a prayer house and learning spaces devoted to Polish Tatar heritage. This cultural presence reflects the long-standing connection between the Tatar community and the city.
Walking paths are paved and easy to navigate throughout the grounds, with shaded rest areas scattered along the way. The nearby parking area makes it convenient to visit, and the playground keeps children occupied while adults explore.
During the 18th century, the grounds contained one of the region's largest botanical gardens where exotic plants including pineapples and coffee were cultivated under special conditions. Few visitors today realize they are walking through what was once a center for agricultural experimentation.
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