Park Krakowski is a 12.5 acres (5.1 ha) city park located in Kraków, in southern Poland. The park, founded in 1885, was modelled after similar parks in Vienna.^[1] It is a contemporary sculpture park.

Park Krakowski was originated by city councillor Stanisław Rehman. It was built on grounds leased from the Polish military.^[1] It was a popular destination point with many Fin de siècle Cracovians. After World War I, its size was reduced, due to rapid real estate development.^[1]

The park originally contained:^[1]

1. an outdoor concert bowl amphitheatre
2. a summer outdoor theater (built 1890)
3. a zoo
4. an ice skating rink and bicycle rink
5. a swimming pool and pond
6. a bowling alley
7. a restaurant and seasonal outdoor cafés.

From the original 1885 design, the only remaining built features are landscape tower elements, and the ornamental pond with its fountain.

Park Krakowski has been a sculpture park since 1974.^[1] It has numerous abstract outdoor sculptures on display throughout the park grounds.

They were created by Polish modern art sculptors, including: S. Borzęcki; A. Hajducki; W. Kućma; J. Sękowski; and J. Siek.

• Ryszard Burek - editor, Encyklopedia Krakowa, 2000, ISBN 83-01-13325-2

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