Park Hadovka (Prague)

Park Hadovka sits in Prague's Dejvice district, filling a valley once carved by the old Dejvice stream, between the split carriageways of Zavadilova and Velvarská streets, right next to Old Dejvice. It's a modest, low-key patch of green that office workers and locals from the surrounding residential blocks turn to when they want a quiet break without leaving the neighborhood.

Where does the park's name come from?

The name traces back to a former homestead called Hadovka that once stood nearby. Long after that original property vanished from the landscape, its name stuck to the green space that grew up around the site.

How has the park changed over time?

The ground now occupied by the park was still open meadow as late as the end of the 1920s, and it was only gradually reshaped into a proper park over the following decades. The eastern section opened in 2000, and the middle section followed in 2004, when sculptures were also added there. It's worth knowing, though, that the park actually shrank after 2000: its northern portion, between Velvarská and Evropská streets, was taken up by the Hadovka Office Park complex, cutting into the original green layout.

What is there to do in Park Hadovka?

Today the park reads as an open, grassy space dotted with clusters of trees, park benches, and freshly paved paths. In the eastern and middle sections, a winding main path runs the length of the park, crossed mostly by straight side paths — a layout typical of city parks built for easy walking and as shortcuts between the surrounding streets. Families will find a children's playground near the Hadovka tram stop, split into two separate sections, which makes it easy to keep younger and older kids apart while they play.

This isn't a sprawling recreational ground with heavy sports infrastructure — it's more of a pocket of green for a short break, whether that's a pause during the workday for people employed in the nearby office buildings or an afternoon walk with kids.

How do you get to Park Hadovka?

The park borders Evropská street, which gives it a solid connection to central Prague. The easiest approach is by metro Line A to Dejvická station, continuing on foot or switching to one of the tram lines that serve the area. The Hadovka tram stop sits right at the edge of the park, next to the playground.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a playground in Park Hadovka? Yes — right by the Hadovka tram stop there's a playground split into two sections, which works well for children of different ages.

What's the fastest way to reach the park? Take metro Line A to Dejvická station, then continue on foot or by tram — the Hadovka stop is right at the park's edge.

Where does the name "Hadovka" come from? From a former homestead of that name that used to stand next to what is now the park.

Is the park suited for a long walk or a picnic? It's a fairly compact space — grassy areas with tree clusters, benches, and paved paths, good for a short stroll or a breather outdoors, but not a large recreational area with extensive facilities.