Park Republiky in Chrudim

Park Republiky is a small, relatively young park in the center of Chrudim, laid out right behind the Karel Pippich Theatre (Divadlo Karla Pippicha). Unlike many Czech parks with centuries of history behind them, this one only came into being in 2008, and it was designed from the start as a memorial space — its centerpiece is a bust of Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk, the first president of Czechoslovakia.

Where does the name come from, and when was the park created?

The name "Park Republiky" — Park of the Republic — refers directly to the Czechoslovak Republic, founded on 28 October 1918. The park itself was established to mark the 90th anniversary of that founding: in 2008, a plot of land that had not previously served as a park was turned into a green space, and on 28 October of the same year a bust of T. G. Masaryk was formally unveiled there. The choice of date was deliberate, echoing the day Czechoslovakia declared its independence.

What is the park's main draw?

The heart of Park Republiky is the Masaryk monument, standing as a point of remembrance for the founding of the Czechoslovak state. Each year the city holds ceremonies here tied to the 28 October anniversary — the day the independent Czechoslovak state was proclaimed, still marked in the Czech Republic as a national holiday. The park therefore serves a dual role, part recreational green space and part local site of civic memory.

Where exactly is the park located?

Park Republiky sits in central Chrudim, directly behind the building of the Divadlo Karla Pippicha, the town theatre named after the Chrudim-born playwright. That location puts it within easy walking distance of the town center and naturally links it to a stroll around the theatre building. Its approximate coordinates are 49.950° north, 15.793° east.

Who is this place for?

Park Republiky is above all a place for the people of Chrudim — somewhere for a short daily walk in the town center, and the stage for official state commemorations. It also has an active local following, with residents running a Facebook page dedicated to the park, a sign that it functions as a living part of everyday town life rather than just a historical marker. For a visitor passing through Chrudim, it makes for a brief but meaningful stop, pairing quiet greenery in the town center with a piece of recent history tied to the birth of Czechoslovakia.

Frequently asked questions

Where does the name Park Republiky come from? It refers to the Czechoslovak Republic, proclaimed on 28 October 1918 — the park itself was founded in 2008 to mark the 90th anniversary of that event.

What can you find in the park? Its main feature is a bust of Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk, the first president of Czechoslovakia, unveiled on 28 October 2008.

Where exactly is Park Republiky located? In central Chrudim, directly behind the Divadlo Karla Pippicha (Karel Pippich Theatre).

Are any events held in the park? Yes, the city holds annual ceremonies here marking the anniversary of Czechoslovakia's founding on 28 October.

Is it a large park? No — it is a small, intimate patch of urban greenery, more memorial in character than a typical recreational park.