The reservoir is part of a larger network of retention basins in Gdańsk designed to mitigate the risk of flash flooding from the city's hilly topography.
Its primary engineering function is to slow down rainwater runoff before it enters the local canal system.
The park area incorporates sustainable drainage systems that allow for natural water filtration through surrounding soil and vegetation.
Zbiornik retencyjny Świętokrzyska I is a functional water retention reservoir in the Ujeścisko-Łostowice district of Gdańsk, repurposed as a local recreational green space. The site features a paved walking path encircling the reservoir, connecting local residential zones. It serves a dual purpose as essential flood protection infrastructure for the surrounding urban landscape and as a neighborhood park. Vegetation around the perimeter provides habitat for local waterfowl and serves as a natural windbreak. The reservoir layout creates a distinct semi-circular basin design optimized for stormwater management.
The pedestrian bridge providing a vantage point over the center of the water basin.
Visit during sunset to catch reflections of the surrounding residential architecture on the water surface.
The path is popular with local runners; stay to the right to allow space for faster moving traffic.
There are limited natural shade areas, so ensure you have sun protection during mid-day summer visits.
Do not attempt to swim or wade in the water, as the reservoir is strictly for flood management and water quality is not monitored for recreational use.
