Park Přátelství

Park Přátelství in Prague is one of the largest neighborhood parks in the city, spread across the Prosek district in Prague 9. Built in the 1970s and 1980s as green infrastructure for a huge housing estate, it remains the area's main recreational space to this day.

Where exactly is Park Přátelství?

The park runs through Prosek, sitting between the Prosek and Střížkov metro stations on line C. That location makes it an easy stop from central Prague while also serving as the natural green anchor for the surrounding residential blocks. The park covers roughly 11 hectares, making it one of the larger urban green spaces in this part of Prague.

Where does the name come from, and what's its history?

The park was built between 1976 and 1983, following a design by architect Otakar Kuči that won a competition for the site. The idea was practical: the Prosek housing estate was home to around 30,000 residents at the time, and the park was meant to give them a place for everyday walks and recreation right outside their front doors. Its name, "Přátelství" (Friendship), reflects the idea of a shared space meant to bring neighbors together.

What makes this park stand out among Prague's parks?

The park's main draw is an artificial water system roughly 450 meters long — the longest of its kind in Prague. It opens with a large fountain in the middle of a pond and continues through cascades, smaller basins, islets, and further fountains. The total volume of water held in the system is estimated at 1,600–1,800 cubic meters. This design was ambitious for its time and still forms the backbone of the park's layout today, with walking paths tracing the water features from one end to the other.

What facilities and attractions are available?

Beyond the water system, the park offers plenty of places to unwind: benches lining the paths, picnic areas, an amphitheater used for open-air concerts in summer, an outdoor gym, and children's playgrounds. In summer, flower meadows sown across parts of the lawns add color to a walk and draw in pollinators. The park works equally well for a short after-work stroll or a longer weekend picnic with the family.

Has the park been renovated recently?

Yes — after decades of use, the water system and surrounding infrastructure needed restoration. A revitalization of the whole park, carried out while respecting the original 1970s design concept, was completed in 2008. That work preserved the distinctive layout of cascades and ponds while bringing the technical installations up to standard.

Frequently asked questions

How do you get to Park Přátelství? The easiest way is by metro line C — the park sits directly between the Prosek and Střížkov stations, so you can enter from either side.

How old is Park Přátelství? It was built between 1976 and 1983 to a design by architect Otakar Kuči, making it over forty years old.

What's the park's biggest attraction? An artificial water system about 450 meters long, considered the longest of its kind in Prague, complete with fountains, cascades, and islets.

Is there anything for kids in the park? Yes, the park includes children's playgrounds along with an outdoor gym and picnic areas suited to family outings.