The park was established in the late 19th century, with its layout developed between 1892 and 1896. It was created on land donated to the city by merchant and philanthropist Julius Schottländer, and designed by Hugo Richter and Ferdinand Cohn.
Expanded explanation
The area was historically connected to the former village of Borek and a nearby villa district that was developing at the time. The decision to create a public green space was made before this part of the city was officially incorporated into Wrocław (which happened in 1896). As a result, the park was planned from the outset as a landscaped composition, not as a leftover piece of forest or former private gardens.
More practical information about the park can be found in the article Park Południowy in Wrocław.
Facts / dates and people
- Period of development: 1892–1896 (late 19th century).
- Land donor: Julius Schottländer (donation of land for a public park).
- Designers: Hugo Richter (landscape architect) and Ferdinand Cohn (botanist).
- Type of layout: a landscaped park with a system of paths and water features.
Practical context
This background explains why the park has a distinctly “garden-like” character: planned sightlines, wide paths, and clearly defined green spaces. These features are easiest to notice during a walk along the longer straight paths, where the layout naturally guides visitors between open lawns and wooded areas.
