Attraction in Częstochowa

3rd of May Park (Park 3 Maja)

A historic public park on the eastern slope of Jasna Góra in Częstochowa, laid out with tree-lined avenues, lawns and monuments, and popular for a walk before or after visiting the sanctuary.

Reviewed and updated July 2026

3rd of May Park (Park 3 Maja) is a historic public park on the eastern slope of Jasna Góra in Częstochowa, and most visitors reach it as part of the approach to the monastery above. It is one of the oldest public green spaces in the city, laid out with tree-lined avenues, lawns and monuments, and it gives pilgrims and day visitors a calm place to walk before or after seeing the sanctuary.

What you will see

The park is arranged around tree-lined avenues that lead up towards Jasna Góra, with open lawns and a scattering of monuments along the way. The mature trees give shade in summer and frame long views of the monastery hill. It is a place for an unhurried walk rather than a single headline sight, so allow time to wander the paths and pause at the memorials rather than rushing through.

Part of the Parki Podjasnogórskie

3rd of May Park does not stand alone. Together with the adjoining Staszic Park it forms the green belt of parkland known as the Parki Podjasnogórskie, the ribbon of gardens that pilgrims cross on their way up to the monastery. Being one of the oldest public green spaces in Częstochowa, it has long served as the natural threshold between the city and the sanctuary above.

Who it suits

The park works well for pilgrims who want a quiet moment before entering the sanctuary, and for families or anyone who prefers a relaxed walk to another indoor attraction. Because it sits directly on the route up to Jasna Góra, it fits easily into a visit without a separate detour. It is a straightforward, open green space, so it suits visitors of all ages who simply want to stretch their legs outdoors.

Fitting it into a Częstochowa visit

Almost everyone comes to Częstochowa for Jasna Góra, and the park is the green approach to it, which makes it easy to combine the two in one outing. Walk through 3rd of May Park and the neighbouring Staszic Park on your way up to the monastery, then return the same way at a slower pace afterwards. For more on what else to see in the city, see our Częstochowa guide.

Good to know

The park is a natural stop on the walk up to Jasna Góra, so pair it with your monastery visit rather than making a separate trip.

Frequently asked questions

It lies on the eastern slope of Jasna Góra in Częstochowa, forming part of the green approach that leads up to the monastery.

It is mainly a place for a relaxed walk, with tree-lined avenues, lawns and monuments. Many visitors pass through it before or after seeing the sanctuary.

3rd of May Park and the adjoining Staszic Park together form the Parki Podjasnogórskie, the belt of parkland that pilgrims cross on their way to Jasna Góra.

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