Park im. Jana Pawła II, Urban park in Zaspa district, Gdańsk, Poland.
Park im. Jana Pawła II is a green space covering around 25 hectares in the Zaspa district of Gdańsk, situated between Republic Avenue and John Paul II Avenue. It features multiple walking paths, scattered seating areas, children's play facilities, and connects several residential neighborhoods.
The site was formerly the Wrzeszcz Airport, which was converted into a public park between 1981 and 1988 to serve the growing residential areas of Zaspa and Przymorze. This transformation happened during a pivotal period in Polish history.
The park honors Pope John Paul II and reflects its role as a gathering place for the local community in Gdańsk. It serves as both a recreational space and a symbol of faith for residents who connect their daily lives to spiritual memory.
The pathways are paved with gravel and asphalt, making it easy to walk comfortably in most conditions. Multiple entry points connect the park directly to surrounding neighborhoods and public transportation locations.
A Green Monument marks the exact spot where the papal altar was positioned during a 1987 religious gathering that drew around one million visitors. This modest marker preserves the memory of an extraordinary event that transformed the park into a spiritual focal point.
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