John Paul II Park (Warsaw)

The John Paul II Park (Polish: Park im. Jana Pawła II) is an urban park in Warsaw, Poland, within the district of Ursynów, between Romera Street and Molodyjna Street. It was opened in 2000.

John Paul II Park
The John Paul II Park in 2020.
TypeUrban park
LocationUrsynów, Warsaw, Poland
Coordinates52°09′22″N 21°01′43″E
Area4.3 ha
Created18 May 2000
DesignerDorota Sikora

History

The park was designed by Dorota Sikora, and developed between 1999 and 2000. It was opened on 18 May 2000, in the 80th anniversary of the birth of its namesake, Pope John Paul II.[1][2]

In 2020, in the park was opened a graduation tower.[3]

Characteristics

The park is located in the neighbourhood of North Ursynów, within the disctict of Ursynów, between Romera Street and Molodyjna Street. It borders the Church of the Ascension. It has the total area of 4.3 ha.[2]

There are located two rocks with commemorative plaques, dedicated Pope John Paul II and the Polish exiles to Siberia.[4]

The park also includes a graduation tower.[4]

References
  1. "Jak zbudowaliśmy park im. Jana Pawła II". poludnie.com.pl (in Polish). 17 May 2000.
  2. "Park im. Jana Pawła II". eko.um.warszawa.pl (in Polish).
  3. "Na Ursynowie działa już Tężnia 'Maciejka'". informator-stolicy.pl (in Polish). 2 July 2020.
  4. "Park im. Jana Pawła II". ursynow.um.warszawa.pl (in Polish).
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