Parks in Racibórz include the arboretum in the Obora forest, the swan park with a fountain, the castle park with old poplars and the Stal park.
The four green places differ in scale, from a garden of about 160 ha to small parks within the town limits.
Where in Racibórz should you take a walk in the greenery?
The Morava Gate Arboretum occupies about 160 ha of the Obora forest in eastern Racibórz, on the Oder's right bank, and offers walking paths, a viewing platform and a mini zoo. Roth Town Park, known as the swan park, lies in Nowe Zagrody; it contains four natural monuments, a pond and a fountain, and it occupies the ground of a former cemetery.
The Castle Park lies around the castle in the Ostróg district on the Oder's right bank; its black poplars, more than 200 years old, are what is left of an old riparian forest. Captain Franciszek Stal Park was created where a palace stood until its destruction in 1945; it has four monumental sycamores and old bladdernut trees.
Frequently asked questions
Which park in Racibórz is by the castle?
The Castle Park in the Ostróg district, next to the sports and recreation centre stadium.
What can you find in the Morava Gate Arboretum?
Paths for walking, a mini zoo and a viewing platform. More green spaces are gathered in the Parks section; for the town itself, see Racibórz.