Parks
Borský park
Borský park is not only the largest Pilsen park but also the most popular and the most frequented green area.
Homolka
– a beautiful park with newly restored outdoor amphitheatre and the first wood-chip running trail in Pilsen..
Chvojka’s Quarries Park (Chvojkovy lomy)
– the largest wheel thrown vessel in the world. A favourite place of relaxation for families with kids.
Park in Potoční Street
– a romantic place with the church of St. George and a view of the Chlum Hill and the Berounka River. Favourite (not only) with bikers.
Lochotín Park
The largest Pilsen Park founded in the 30s of the 19th century as a spa area (healing spring), Empire style Lochotín Pavilion from 1833. The Pilsen Zoo in the neighbourhood.
Lochotín Amphitheatre
– with its capacity of 30 000 people it belongs to the largest outdoor theatres in the Czech Republic. In the 80s of the 20th century, this was the venue of the legendary Porta country festival famous for its massive attendance.
Luft's Garden
The garden was founded between the years 1918 and 1933 by the doctor of law Vilém Luft as a private ornamental garden with two ornamental ponds, a number of exotic tree species, a summer-house, and sculptural decoration. It is curently owned by the city. The wet character of the plot suits namely wetland and moisture loving plant and animal species.
Tours take place every first Wednesday in the month, groups may book tours at other times too. Contact: kutak@plzen.eu, tel. 378 037 242.