Home Army Praga Subdistrict Park
Urban park in Warsaw, Poland
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The Home Army Praga Subdistrict Park[a] is an urban park in Warsaw, Poland. It is located in the neighbourhood of Kamionek, within the district of Praga-South, between Grochowska Street, Podskarbińska Street, Kobielska Street, and Weterynaryjna Street. The park was opened in 1953.
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The Home Army Praga Subdistrict Park in 2016. | |
 Interactive map of Home Army Praga Subdistrict Park | |
| Type | Urban park |
| Location | Praga-South, Warsaw, Poland |
| Coordinates | 52°14′49″N 21°04′23″E |
| Created | 1953 |
| Designer | Zygmunt Hellwig |
History
The park was designed by Zygmunt Hellwig and opened in 1953. It was originally named the Hanna Sawicka Park.[1][2]
In 2005, it was renamed to its current name, after the Praga Subdistrict, a territorial organisational unit of the Home Army during the World War II.[1][2] The park was renovated and reopened in September 2006.[1]
Characteristics
The park is located in the neighbourhood of Kamionek, within the district of Praga-South, between Grochowska Street, Podskarbińska Street, Kobielska Street, and Weterynaryjna Street. It is fenced, and opened from 7 am to 10 pm. It has the total area of 3.46 ha.[1]