Pruszków between parkland and culture

• Within the wider Pruszkowski destination, Potulickich Park is in the centre of Pruszków and covers 23.25 ha.
• Its water system covers about 8.5 ha and consists of four ponds, water basins and connecting canals.
• Kościuszki Park is home to the listed Pałacyk “Sokoła” and a playground for different age groups.
• A five-kilometre run takes place in Potulickich Park every Saturday; participation is free, but registration and a printed individual participation code are required.

Two different area figures apply to Potulickich Park: 23.25 ha for the park and about 8.5 ha for its water system. The latter comprises four ponds, water basins and connecting canals, so the figures do not refer to the same area. A backwater of the Utrata, along with wet reed and sedge beds, provides natural habitats and breeding grounds for wildlife, especially birds.

As you walk, two-sided educational panels provide information about the wildlife and plants of the historic park. The focus is therefore on both the landscape and its wetlands, as well as on learning about them. If you want to combine nature and history, you can find both in the park itself: the habitats described here and information about the wildlife and plants of the historic park.

The historic Pałacyk “Sokoła” stands in Kościuszki Park. Built in 1867 in the Neo-Renaissance style, the building is listed. The park is therefore also a place where you can see a specific historic monument as well as enjoy green space.

The exhibition at Muzeum Dulag 121 focuses on accounts from former prisoners and from people who helped them in the camp. Historical photographs, letters, documents, authentic mementos and objects from everyday life in the camp complement these accounts. The exhibition offers another way to explore the history of Pruszków.

The Pruszkowski Festiwal Archeologiczny ARTEfakty is a recurring event; it was first held in 2016. If you want to include the festival in your travel plans, check the latest event dates in advance.

Kościuszki Park has a playground for different age groups. Since conditions on site may change, you can check its current condition before your visit.

For the five-kilometre run in Potulickich Park, participation is free, but advance registration is required. You must also bring your printed individual participation code. Check the latest participation requirements before your visit so you can factor the event details into your plans.

The wider Pruszkowski destination also includes the Utrata nature trail. It is suitable for pedestrians and cyclists. Educational panels guide you on a walk through Potulickich Park, while the nature trail also features interactive educational stations. It also has bird nesting boxes, insect houses, a dendrophone, a telescope for observation that is free to use, and wooden footbridges by the ponds. Check the route conditions on site.

When choosing a hotel, you can first decide which themes you want to shape your stay: the parkland, the historic building in Kościuszki Park, the exhibition at Muzeum Dulag 121 or an event.

Discover more destinations: Wola Krakowiańska, Rusiec, Walendów, Parzniew, Nadarzyn, Piastów, Raszyn, Owczarnia.

How large is Potulickich Park?

Within the wider Pruszkowski destination, it covers 23.25 ha. Its water system covers about 8.5 ha and consists of four ponds, water basins and connecting canals.

What does the exhibition at Muzeum Dulag 121 show?

It focuses on accounts from former prisoners and the people who helped them in the camp. These are complemented by historical photographs, letters, documents and objects from everyday life in the camp, among other items.

What do you need for the run in Potulickich Park?

The five-kilometre run takes place every Saturday. Participation is free; you must register in advance and bring your printed individual participation code. Check the latest participation requirements beforehand.

Go to the wider travel overview: Pruszkowski.