Murcki Park in Katowice

Murcki Park, also called the Murcki Mine Park, is a city park in the Murcki district of Katowice, between Bielska and Pawła Kołodzieja streets. It covers 9.83 ha and is a woodland park with old beech trees.

What kind of park it is

The park is of district importance and is one of the city's landscaped green areas. Old beeches grow in it, and the area is heavily used for recreation. Among other things there are an asphalt pitch and a bandstand, and cycle path no. 101 runs through the park.

Name and history

The name Murcki Park (Park Murckowski) was given by a resolution of the Katowice City Council of 27 September 2010. Earlier the area was informally called the Murcki Mine Park. The park has existed since the middle of the 20th century.

Next to the reserve

The park adjoins the Las Murckowski nature reserve, described as the Las Murckowski nature reserve. Nearby also lies Zadole Park.

Practical information

• Location: Katowice-Murcki, between Bielska and Pawła Kołodzieja streets.
• Getting there by bike along path no. 101.
• Information about events and the development of the area can be checked with the Katowice city office.