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Jana III Sobieskiego 62, Jaworzno
Park Gródek – Arboretum lies in the northern part of Jaworzno, in the Pieczyska district, on the site of a disused dolomite quarry. Once extraction ended, the pits filled with water and formed two reservoirs: Gródek and Wydra. Their azure colour and the steep, pale rock walls earned the place nicknames such as Silesian Croatia or the Polish Maldives.
The grounds are opened up by a network of surfaced paths and boardwalks running along the shores. They pass the arboretum plantings, a flower meadow and a viewpoint overlooking the water. Shelters set along the route allow a rest in the shade. The reservoir is a diving base – excavators sunk on the bottom gave the local diving marina its name.
The routes are gentle and mostly wheelchair accessible, so the park works well for a walk with children and with a dog. Swimming in the reservoirs is not allowed – the water is deep and cold and the banks are steep in places. Entry to the park is free.
