The next stage of park development at Černý Most has begun

Prague - Today, another phase of the construction of the U Čeňku park near the Černý Most housing estate began in Prague 14. The works will include the construction of a children's playground and a playground for seniors, as well as the expansion of the network of paths. This was stated to journalists by the councilor of Prague for infrastructure, Jana Plamínková (STAN/Trojkoalice). In the next phase, the municipality plans to expand the park by an additional large area, stretching from the Martiňák pond to the housing development in Dolní Počernice. Originally, the municipality intended to also use other land to the west of the current park, but has not been able to obtain it from the state.

The project for the new natural park for the residents of Černý Most is over ten years old, with construction having started in 2015. "Originally, the project was supposed to be incredibly grand, costing about 400 million crowns," said Councilor Plamínková, noting that the scope had been repeatedly reduced to a significantly smaller scale. Even so, for example, Prague's forests have planted 390 trees here in the last two years.

The current phase includes, in addition to the playground for children and seniors, the expansion of the network of paths, including the completion of a path for pedestrians along the roller skating track. Older residents will find an outdoor chessboard, bowling alley, pétanque court, and a larger gazebo for gatherings at the playground. The total costs for this phase are estimated at 19 million crowns excluding VAT, and it should be completed in April or May of next year.

The city wants to start constructing an almost equally large part of the park next year in the area between the Martyňák pond and Dolní Počernice. An orchard or smaller plots of land should be created there to bring agricultural activities closer to urban residents.

Originally, the municipality wanted to also use the land adjacent to the first phase of the park on the western side. "Unfortunately, that has not succeeded so far because the land belongs to the state and we have not been able to obtain it," said the councilor.

The year before last, disputes arose between Prague 14 and the municipality regarding the park being constructed. The town hall criticized the city for how the individual phases of construction were planned. The city rejected the criticism. The town hall was also opposed to the city's intention to entrust the park's management to them. According to the local leadership, the town hall would not have the funds for it, and moreover, part of the park lies outside its territory. According to Plamínková, an agreement was eventually reached that the park would be managed by the municipality.