Park T.G.Masaryka

Park T.G.Masaryka is a small urban park in the Střekov district of Ústí nad Labem, in northern Bohemia, Czech Republic. It sits on Raisova street, among Střekov's residential housing, and takes its name from Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk, the first president of Czechoslovakia, after whom many parks and streets across Czech towns are named. Beyond its name, the park is best known as the venue for the annual Mezi Dvory music and theatre festival.

Where exactly is the park located?

The park lies in the Střekov district, on the right bank of the Elbe river, in a part of Ústí nad Labem set apart from the city's historic centre. The nearest address is Raisova 583/6. Střekov is best known for the castle towering above the river, Střekov Castle (hrad Střekov), one of the area's recognisable landmarks — the park sits nearby, within a residential neighbourhood.

Where does the park's name come from?

The name honours Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk, the philosopher and statesman who helped found independent Czechoslovakia and became its first president in 1918. Public spaces named after him can be found throughout the country, and Park T.G.Masaryka in Ústí nad Labem is one local example of that tradition.

What happens in the park – the Mezi Dvory festival?

The park's biggest event is Mezi Dvory, a music and theatre festival held here every year, typically starting at noon. The programme includes music and theatre performances alongside food and drink stalls, all organised with support from the City of Ústí nad Labem and other partners. Admission is by voluntary donation rather than fixed-price tickets, so visitors decide for themselves whether and how much to contribute to the organisers. The 2025 edition was already the twelfth, showing that the event has more than a decade of tradition behind it and has become a fixture on Střekov's cultural calendar.

Who is this park for?

Day to day, the park serves as a patch of green space for residents of the surrounding Střekov apartment blocks — somewhere for a short walk or a moment's rest close to home. Once a year, during the Mezi Dvory festival, it turns into a hub of local cultural life, drawing both neighbourhood residents and visitors from elsewhere in Ústí nad Labem. For tourists exploring the area around Střekov Castle, the park can serve as an additional, quieter stop on a walk through this part of the city.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where exactly is Park T.G.Masaryka located? In the Střekov district of Ústí nad Labem, on Raisova street (address Raisova 583/6), on the right bank of the Elbe.

Why is the park named after T.G. Masaryk? It commemorates Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk, the first president of Czechoslovakia, after whom many parks and streets in Czech towns are named.

What festival takes place in the park? Mezi Dvory, an annual music and theatre festival that celebrated its twelfth edition in 2025, supported by the City of Ústí nad Labem.

Is admission to the festival free? Admission is by voluntary donation — there's no fixed ticket price, and visitors decide for themselves whether to contribute.

Is there anything else worth seeing nearby? Yes, the park is close to the Střekov district's landmark, Střekov Castle (hrad Střekov), which overlooks the Elbe.