Attraction in Toruń

City Park on Bydgoskie Przedmieście

A leafy 19th-century municipal park on Toruń's western edge, laid out in 1817 near the Vistula and loved by locals for quiet walks and cycling.

Reviewed and updated July 2026

City Park on Bydgoskie Przedmiescie — Photo: Ola Zaparucha, CC BY-SA 3.0 pl, via Wikimedia Commons

The City Park on Bydgoskie Przedmieście is one of the oldest municipal parks in Poland, laid out in 1817 on Toruń's western edge close to the Vistula, and people come here for a calm green break a short walk from the medieval centre. Spread across more than 20 hectares, it has mature tree stands, ponds and shaded avenues that make it a straightforward place to slow down after sightseeing.

What you'll find in the park

The park covers over 20 hectares of old tree stands, quiet ponds and long walking avenues shaded by tall canopies. Wide paths make it easy to stroll or cycle, and benches under the trees give you spots to sit near the water. Its position by the Vistula, on the western edge of Toruń, means the greenery runs close to the river rather than being boxed in by streets.

One of Poland's oldest municipal parks

Established in 1817, the park is among the oldest municipal parks in the country, a rare survival from the early 19th century that has kept its mature trees for over two centuries. That long history is part of why it feels settled rather than newly planted. It grew alongside the neighbouring Bydgoskie Przedmieście district, an elegant area of villas that the park directly adjoins.

Who it suits and how to use it

This is a local park first, so it works best if you want a relaxed hour away from crowds rather than a headline attraction. Families, walkers and cyclists all use it, and the flat shaded avenues suit an easy amble or a picnic. If you are travelling with children or simply need a rest between museums, the ponds and open lawns give you room to breathe.

Fitting it into a Toruń visit

The park sits west of the Old Town, so it pairs naturally with a walk out along the Vistula from the medieval centre. Combine it with the surrounding Bydgoskie Przedmieście villas to see a quieter, residential side of the city that most day trippers miss. For planning the rest of your trip, see our Toruń guide.

Good to know

The park is open public greenspace with no ticket, and it is an easy walk or short cycle west from the Old Town towards the Vistula.

Frequently asked questions

It was established in 1817, which makes it one of the oldest municipal parks in Poland.

It lies on the western edge of the city near the Vistula, an easy walk or short cycle from the medieval centre. Check local maps for the exact route.

Yes. It has shaded avenues and wide paths across more than 20 hectares, and locals use it regularly to stroll, cycle and relax.

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