sady Architekta Lisky

Sady Architekta Lisky (Architect Liska's Gardens) is a small municipal park tucked into the Lipky district of Hradec Králové, right in the middle of the city's historic residential quarter. It's a quiet spot to pause between sightseeing stops before continuing toward the cathedral or the main square.

Where exactly is the park located?

The park sits within a heritage protection zone, between the Church of Priest Ambrož and the city's second ring road. It's enclosed by Střelecká, Mánesova and Ambrožova streets — a residential block built in the 1930s according to the urban plan of Josef Gočár, one of the leading Czech architects of the interwar period. The gardens fill an open space left within that block and now function as a green courtyard framed by apartment buildings.

Why is the park named after Liska?

The park is named after Oldřich Liska, an architect who helped design the surrounding residential block, including several houses between Střelecká, Mánesova and Ambrožova streets. Liska lived right next to the park, in a villa he designed himself, complete with his own architectural studio — a building now protected as a cultural monument. The park received his name in 1992, in recognition of his contribution to this part of the city.

When was the park created?

The gardens were laid out between 1932 and 1933, alongside construction of the surrounding apartment blocks. The green space was planned as part of the same development — giving residents of the new quarter somewhere to relax just steps from home.

What can visitors see today?

It's an intimate patch of urban greenery: tree-lined walking paths, lawns and benches set among interwar-era apartment buildings. The park isn't large, but its value lies in context — it's a living piece of Hradec Králové's historic urban planning, a city known for its ambitious 20th-century architecture. A walk through the gardens offers a glimpse of how green spaces were designed as part of 1930s residential planning.

Is the park being renovated?

City authorities have been preparing a revitalization of the green space. The plans include restoring the vegetation and tree-lined paths, upgrading paved surfaces and seating areas, and adding new lighting and furnishings such as benches and bins. The goal is to bring the park back to the role it played when it was first created, while preserving its historic character.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Sady Architekta Lisky located? In the Lipky district of Hradec Králové, within a heritage protection zone between Střelecká, Mánesova and Ambrožova streets, near the Church of Priest Ambrož.

Where does the park's name come from? From architect Oldřich Liska, who designed part of the surrounding residential block and lived right beside the park. It was named after him in 1992.

When was the park established? Between 1932 and 1933, as part of the construction of the residential block around it.

Is the park large? No — it's a compact piece of urban greenery set within a historic city block, not a sprawling landscaped park.

Is there anything else worth seeing nearby? Yes — Oldřich Liska's own villa with his architectural studio, now a protected cultural monument, and the Church of Priest Ambrož, both right next to the park.

Is the park currently under renovation? The city has been planning a revitalization covering the greenery, paths and lighting, so it's worth checking the current state of the works before visiting.