Ronald Reagan Park

Ronald Reagan Park is a large seaside park in northern Gdańsk, stretching along the Gulf of Gdańsk coast. The green belt links Przymorze Wielkie, the western part of Brzeźno and the eastern reaches of the Żabianka-Wejhera-Jelitkowo-Tysiąclecia district. Locals love it for walks, jogging and unwinding, and for visitors it makes a calm alternative to the busy Old Town.

Where is the park and how do you get there?

The park lies in the coastal strip beside the Przymorze housing estates, close to the beach. That makes it easy to combine with a day by the sea or a longer stroll towards Jelitkowo and Brzeźno. The terrain is flat, which suits family outings, cycling, rollerblading and morning runs.

How did the park come about?

The land was once occupied by temporary allotment gardens and wasteland. Development was planned in the early 2000s, with the main works carried out between 2003 and 2006. Later stages continued through to 2014. In 2008 the Society of Polish Town Planners named it the best-managed green space in Poland, a good measure of the project's scale and quality.

Who is the park named after?

The park honours Ronald Reagan, the U.S. president who, alongside Pope John Paul II, is regarded as having helped bring about the fall of communism in Poland and Central and Eastern Europe. Reagan is also an honorary citizen of Gdańsk, the birthplace of the Solidarity movement, and the name expresses the city's gratitude.

What to see in the park

Monument to John Paul II and Ronald Reagan. This bronze sculpture was initiated by the "Godność" (Dignity) Association, which brings together former Solidarity activists and political prisoners. It was donated to the city in 2012. The design is based on a 1987 photograph of the two men walking together in Miami.

"Great Citizens of Gdańsk" sculpture gallery. An open-air gallery of granite portraits of people tied to the city, including Daniel Chodowiecki and Günter Grass. Ten works remain today, one of them incomplete, since Bente Kluge's statue of Lech Wałęsa has disappeared.

Ponds with living shorelines and nesting islands. The park includes ponds with naturally planted banks and islands where waterbirds nest, a good spot for quiet nature watching.

Space to relax and be active. There is room to rest, exercise outdoors and light a bonfire in designated places. Wide paths and grassy clearings suit picnics and playing with children.

Why visit?

The park offers several things at once: greenery and calm right by the sea, thoughtful modern landscaping, sculptures with historical meaning and pockets of wildlife inside the city. It is a good pause in a day of sightseeing in Gdańsk, especially if you are planning time by the sea around Przymorze or Jelitkowo.

Frequently asked questions

Can you light a bonfire in the park? Yes, there are places intended for bonfires. Use only the designated spots.

Is it a good place for children? Yes. Flat terrain, wide paths and large green spaces make it well suited to family walks.

Why is it named after Reagan? It honours Ronald Reagan, an honorary citizen of Gdańsk associated with the processes that led to the fall of communism.

What else is nearby? The beach, the seafront promenade towards Jelitkowo, and further on, Brzeźno.

When is the best time to visit? The park is open year-round and is especially pleasant on warm days, when a walk can be combined with time by the sea.