Jerzy Ziętek Silesian Park in Chorzów, until recently known as the Regional Park of Culture and Recreation, is called "green lungs" of the industrial aglomeration.
Map of Silesian Park:
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It covers more than 600 acres and it's 2 times bigger than famous Central Park in New York, and 4 times bigger than Hyde Park in London. Everyone will find here something for themselves, from relaxing walks to mass events. There are many attractions in the park , such as:
Legendia Amusement Park
fot. Legendia Śląskie Wesołe Miasteczko, Tatry Mountain Resorts a.s.
Zoological Garden with Dinosaur Walley
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Museum Upper Silesian Ethnographic Park
Gallery of Silesian Scupltures (with 35 outdoor scupltures of local artists)
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fot. Park Śląski
And more:
Rose Garden (with biggest rose collection in Poland), Exhibition Hall "Kapelusz" (in polish: "hat"), narrow-gauge railway and Silesian Rope Park.