Park Sunca

Park Sunca ("Sun Park") is a public green space in Lukavica, the administrative, business and sports hub of Istočno Novo Sarajevo in Republika Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina. The park covers roughly 5 hectares and serves as the main recreational area for residents of this central district.

What is there to do in Park Sunca?

The park is built around everyday family recreation. Walking paths wind through lawns and tree-lined sections, making it a comfortable spot for a short stroll, a light jog, or simply sitting on a bench in the shade. A children's playground on site draws both parents with young kids and older visitors looking for a quiet green corner in the middle of Lukavica.

Why is there construction inside the park?

Part of Park Sunca is currently home to the construction of a memorial complex dedicated to Serbian civilians who died in Sarajevo and the wider Sarajevo-Romanija region during the 20th century. It is considered one of the most significant memory projects in Istočno Sarajevo. A research team led by Professor Drago Mastilović has compiled records on more than 10,000 victims, information that will be published in a monograph and displayed on LED screens installed across the site. The Government of Republika Srpska backed the project with 800,000 convertible marks. Once finished, the memorial is meant to function as a place of reflection sitting right alongside the park's recreational areas.

How do you get there and where can you park?

The park sits in the very centre of Lukavica, close to the district's main administrative offices and services, so it is easy to reach on foot or by car. Parking spaces built alongside the memorial complex are also available to visitors who simply want to spend time in the park itself. Because the walking paths connect directly to the surrounding streets, the park also works well as a starting point for exploring the rest of central Lukavica.

Who is this park good for?

Park Sunca works best as a short stop on a wider visit to Lukavica — somewhere to take a break from sightseeing, rest under the trees, and let kids run around the playground. Visitors interested in the region's recent history may also want to stop by the memorial complex under construction, though it is worth keeping in mind that access to some sections of the grounds can be temporarily restricted while building work continues.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a playground in Park Sunca? Yes, the park has a children's playground, which makes it a popular spot for families from Lukavica and the surrounding area.

What is being built in the park? A memorial complex dedicated to Serbian civilians killed in Sarajevo and the Sarajevo-Romanija region during the 20th century. The project includes a monograph documenting more than 10,000 victims and LED screens displaying that information on site.

Is parking available near the park? Yes, parking spaces have been built next to the memorial complex and are also usable by people visiting the park itself.

Is the park suitable for walking or jogging? Yes, the grounds have marked walking paths through green areas, suitable for both a relaxed walk and light exercise.