Stromovka Park
Královská obora — Stromovka
Wheelchair accessible
A sprawling urban park in Prague, known as the city's 'Central Park', offering a rich history, diverse recreational facilities, and a serene natural escape.

🌳 A vast urban park in Prague, often called the city's 'Central Park'.
📜 Originally a 13th-century royal game reserve, it's a popular place for recreation and relaxation.

Why Go

🚶‍♀️ Enjoy walks and relaxation for all ages on a network of paths and trails.
🤸‍♀️ Utilize several children's playgrounds and special fitness elements for adults and seniors.
🧺 Have a picnic at 4 designated spots with grills, or grill elsewhere in the rear part of the park.
💧 Discover several ponds named by Prague children in 2001: Rudolfův, Šestáček, Zelený, and Rozínek.
🏛️ Explore historical landmarks like Šlechta's Restaurant, Governor's Summer Palace, Rudolf's Adit, and the Planetarium.
👑 Learn about its rich history, established as a royal game reserve in 1266 by Přemysl Otakar II.
🚴‍♀️ Enjoy cycling and in-line skating on dedicated routes.
📚 Explore the "Stromovkou za poznáním" educational trail with 10 stations.

🚽 Toilets

5 portable toilets are available throughout the park.

📜 History Highlights

👑 Established as a royal game reserve in 1266 by Přemysl Otakar II.
💧 Flourished under Emperor Rudolf II, who commissioned the 1102m Rudolf's Adit (1582-93) to supply a large pond, still functioning today.
🌳 Transformed into an English landscape park and opened to the public in 1804.
🌊 Significantly damaged by floods in August 2002 but reopened April 1, 2003, after extensive restoration.
🏞️ Underwent major revitalization (2015-2018) including reconstruction of the pond system, new water areas, and paths.

🏛️ Historical Landmarks

Šlechta's Restaurant (Šlechtova restaurace): Originally the Royal Hall (1689-1691), now undergoing reconstruction after a 1979 fire, with its social function being restored.
Governor's Summer Palace (Místodržitelský letohrádek): A 13th-century hunting lodge, rebuilt in Neo-Gothic style (1805-1811), now houses the National Museum's newspaper department. Offers beautiful views of the park and Troja Basin.
Rudolf's Adit (Rudolfova štola): A unique 16th-century water tunnel (1102m long), its entrance in the park is marked by a Renaissance portal dated 1583 with Rudolf II's monogram.
Planetarium: Officially opened in 1960, it's one of the largest in the world with a 23m dome, popularizing astronomy and related sciences.

♿ Accessibility

Bezbariérové vstupy (barrier-free entrances) are available from various streets including U Výstaviště, Kamenické, Ovenecké, and Za Císařským mlýnem.
🐾 Dog zones are marked, but rules for dog movement should be observed.

🏛️ Managed By

Owned by the City of Prague, managed by the Department of Environmental Protection, with maintenance by Lesy hl. m. Prahy.