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Parks and nature

Łęgi Dębińskie (John Paul II Park)

John Paul II Park, known as Łęgi Dębińskie, is the third-largest park in Poznań, after the Citadel and Millennium Park. It covers a little over 18.5 hectares.

History

The name commemorates John Paul II's visit to Poznań. On 20 June 1983 the Pope celebrated Mass here for about a million of the faithful. It was the largest gathering in the city's history, commemorated by the Papal Cross on ul. Ojca Mariana Żelazka.

What to see

The Pyra Monument: a five-tonne erratic boulder in the shape of a potato, brought from near Stęszew and unveiled in September 2007 during the Pyrlandia Days.

Wide meadows, paths with benches, an outdoor gym, street workout equipment and a fitness trail.

For families

Two playgrounds, including an inclusive carousel for children with mobility disabilities, and a dog run.

Getting there by bus 176 (stop Żelazka n/ż) or 603 (stop Droga Dębińska), according to the ZTM timetable of 10 October 2026. The poznan.pl website also mentions trams 2, 9, 18 and 19, but does not name a stop, so check the route in the timetable.

Sources (in Polish)

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