Máchovy sady (Třebíč)

Máchovy sady is a compact municipal park in the Jejkov district of Třebíč, spreading across the western slopes of the Radostín Plateau. Named after the Czech Romantic poet Karel Hynek Mácha, it merges seamlessly on its eastern edge into the larger, younger forest park of Lísčí, together forming a green pocket close to the town centre.

When was the park created?

The park was laid out at the turn of 1881-82, in a small valley running from the road to Kožichovice up to the Capuchin monastery in Jejkov. Before that, the site was nothing more than bare slopes below farm barns. Covering roughly 1.5 hectares, it stays modest in size but makes up for it with an unusually varied terrain for a town-centre park.

What is worth seeing inside?

The park's signature feature is a rocky ridge that drops steeply toward the housing along Chmelova Street. The exposed rock outcrops support rock-steppe vegetation, home to rare plant species rarely found this close to a town centre. A path climbs to a viewpoint known as Na skalce, offering views over the surrounding area. A children's playground, rebuilt during the 2006 renovation, gives the park a practical side for families as well.

What changed during the 2006 renovation?

In 2006 the park underwent a thorough overhaul: paths were resurfaced, the stairway up to Purkyně Square was replaced with a ramp for easier access, the playground was rebuilt, new trees and shrubs were planted, and the approach road to the rocky viewpoint was upgraded. The result kept the park's slightly wild, natural feel while making it easier to move through.

Why pair a visit with Lísčí?

Because the eastern boundary of Máchovy sady blends directly into Lísčí, visitors can turn a short stroll into a longer one without ever leaving green space - starting in the nineteenth-century town park, crossing the rocky ridge with its viewpoint, and continuing into the more extensive woodland of Lísčí. It's a natural pairing for anyone who wants more than a single small park to explore.

Frequently asked questions

Where exactly is Máchovy sady located? In the Jejkov district of Třebíč, on the western slopes of the Radostín Plateau, in a valley between the Kožichovice road and the Capuchin monastery.

Where does the park's name come from? It is named after Karel Hynek Mácha, a Czech Romantic-era poet.

Is there a playground? Yes, a children's playground was rebuilt as part of the 2006 renovation.

Does the park have a viewpoint? Yes, a path leads up the rocky ridge to a lookout called Na skalce.

Is the park wheelchair or stroller accessible? Partly - in 2006 the stairs to Purkyně Square were replaced with a ramp, improving access to that part of the park.

Are Máchovy sady and Lísčí the same park? No, they are two separate but adjoining parks - Máchovy sady on the west side, Lísčí on the east, joined without a clear boundary.