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Mini forest, bushes, rows of trees: green developments from Főkert in 2023
January 19, 2023 at 5:00 PM
This year, Főkert will renew several rows of trees in Budapest, plant 12,000 trees and make a mini-forest. Several previously started works are continuing, including park renovations, and benches are being placed in the small forests planted last year.
The predecessor of Open-Air Stage: The Park cinema opened a 100 years ago in Városmajor
September 14, 2022 at 5:00 PM
Over the past hundred years, a lot has changed in Városmajor, but culture and guaranteed entertainment have always been present and can still be found in the capital's first public park. The predecessor of the Városmajor Open-Air Stage, the open-air Park cinema, opened here more than a hundred years ago, but the fate of the park was also very interesting after that. In 1935, the well-known stage was built, which, along with its surroundings, has undergone continuous transformations over the past century, including recent times.
The Törőcsik Mari Park in Újbuda was inaugurated
April 24, 2022 at 10:30 AM
On Thursday, the Törőcsik Mari park was inaugurated in the 11th district. The hitherto unnamed parkland at Bottomless Lake now bears the name of the legendary actress.
A community park is being built in Máriaremete
July 17, 2021 at 4:30 PM
In the green area next to the Dezső Gyarmati Swimming Pool and the József Pokorny Sports and Leisure Centre, the local government will establish a community park in Máriaremete. In addition to the sports fields, there will also be picnic places and street furniture for relaxation in the new leisure park.
From factory to an exciting cultural centre - Millenáris Park is 20 years old
July 8, 2021 at 9:00 AM
Today, Millenáris is a huge park and event centre in Buda, but once the Ganz factory operated here, on the site of which, with the partial retention of the halls, one of the largest cultural centres of Budapest was opened on 6 July 2001.
Rondo to be restored amid continuing works in City Park
March 22, 2021 at 3:00 PM
Városliget Promenade will be rebuilt. The Rondo, the historical entrance of City Park, will be restored, and a new part of the park will be created between the House of Hungarian Music and the new Museum of Ethnography. Almost 80,000 square metres of green space will be renewed, and 200 new deciduous trees planted by the spring of 2022. In addition, hot air balloons will once again rise from Mimóza Hill in City Park.
Jumping to the present: Újbuda renovated 12 000 square metres of Parks
March 20, 2021 at 2:00 PM
A large 12 000 square metre park has been created among the tower blocks built in Újbuda in the 1970s. Sprawling between Tétényi Road and Fejér Lipót Street, the park includes renovated sports fields and courts, walkways, new ping pong tables and rest stops.
Vizafogó Park to be completed this year – One hectare park to include pond and new statue
February 16, 2021 at 2:00 PM
A new park is being built in the 13th district. The green will include an artificial lake, bridge and new sculpture. The large park will also reuse rainwater and house 55 new trees and over 21000 new plants. The local council has announced a design tender for the statue.
Public park planned in Bástya Street will showcase archaeological finds from the area
February 14, 2021 at 3:00 PM
The future public park at 1–11 Bástya Street in Pest will be built next to the old Pest city wall's longest still-standing section. The newly published plans reveal that a mini educational trail will be created to present the archaeological artefacts found in the area. Planners have also put great emphasis on the comfort of the visitors and creating green surfaces.
Massive leisure park to be created on neglected plots near Pál-Völgyi Cave
February 7, 2021 at 2:30 PM
A leisure park will be established on three neglected plots bordered by Csalit Street – Csatárka Road – Szikla Street in the 2nd District. The plans have been made following consultations with locals. The leisure park will include an outdoor gym, a geological and botanical educational trail and garden, a running track, a playground, a giant slide, a dog park and a traffic park.
When panel housing defined urban development
December 23, 2020 at 10:00 AM
Forty-five years ago, in the last days of 1975, a new urban planning regulation was adopted in Budapest. The purpose of the provision was to provide an appropriate framework for the construction or housing estates and urban development, while also designating development zones and the number of buildings to be erected.
First steps to revitalise Népliget made – The largest park in Budapest has been neglected for decades
December 16, 2020 at 11:00 AM
The Budapest City Council is preparing plans for the renovation of the public park known as Népliget and the protection of its natural values. Anyone who visits the park has been invited to share input into the design phase.
Leisure park opens in Gazdagrét
December 4, 2020 at 6:00 PM
The Kaptató Promenade sports and leisure park has opened in Gazdagrét in the 11th District. The park features a larger green area, an outdoor workout area, a dog park and a chess table.
New Görgey Park completed in Csepel
November 23, 2020 at 3:00 PM
The newly opened Görgey Park in Csepel was renovated based on observations collected from the public. A fountain, running track and other sports equipment can be found on the green, where 40 new saplings have also been planted.
Kalevala statue unveiled in Buda
November 21, 2020 at 2:00 PM
The park bordered by Attila Road, Krisztina Boulevard and Szarvas Square was renamed Kalevala Park last year. A monument to the Finnish epic was unveiled recently.
New sports centre in City Park completed and opened to the public
September 3, 2020 at 10:00 AM
The City Parks Sports Centre has been completed. Located in the south-eastern area of the park – near the intersection of Ajtósi Dürer Way and Dózsa György Road, the thirty-six-thousand square metre accessible sports centre contains football pitches, basketball courts, climbing walls and ping pong and teqball tables.
A neglected landmark – A walk on Gellért Hill
August 1, 2020 at 1:30 PM
Despite it being a symbol of Budapest, a popular walking destination, and a nature reserve in the city's heart, Gellért Hill has been neglected for decades. Unfortunately, the situation is beyond slight renovation – a complete replanning and reconstruction are needed.
How did cars get into the City Park which has also been suggested as a site for a Formula 1 track?
July 22, 2020 at 1:00 PM
The City Park will be car-free, and the Kós Károly Promenade will be closed. But how did cars get into the City Park at all? Why does a busy main road lead through City Park, and how did it become a car park?
New park opened near City Park
July 7, 2020 at 12:00 PM
A 13000-square-metre park has been created surrounding the Hungarian Museum Restoration and Storage Centre between Szabolcs Street and Vágány Street, not far from City Park (Városliget). The peaceful Bókay Garden is open to visitors.
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