The History of the Benátky area

The Benátky (Venice) pond and its surrounds was a favourite place for recreation as early as the time of the First Republic. The pond used to have an island, the concrete bank was a shore with a jumping bridge and rowing boats for hire. It was used as a place for social events and firework displays and in winter people came here to skate. The little pub here was also an integral part of all this and in the 1980´s indoor and outdoor swimming pools were added.

The area has recently undergone a transition. A children´s playground and other sports facilities, such as an extensive skatepark and workout area, have grown up around the pond. The indoor pool has undergone reconstruction to include the latest technology and a wellness centre. The Benátky site has thus become a pace for active relaxation for the whole family all-year-round.

We look forward to your visit.

 

Parkour

Parkour area

Parkour area

Parkour

Parkour, also known as “free running“, is a non-competitive sport relying on using the whole body in jumps and climbing. It focusses on the development of functional strengths, physical fitness, balance, spatial awareness, agility, coordination, precision and creative imagination. Level of difficulty: advanced

Workout

Workout area

Workout area

Workout

The Workout Area is a sports area where exercise makes use of the body´s own weight without additional weights. Most of the exercise are on static equipment such as pull-up bars, horizontal bars and wall bars. Training is suitable for almost all age-groups, both for men and women, beginners to advanced.

Vráťa towers and zipwire

Vráťa towers and zipwire

Vráťa towers and zipwire

Vráťa towers and zipwire

An attractive and extensive, multifunction solid acacia wood construction with helter-skelter, slide, swings and a zipwire. This playground is suitable for children of 3 to 15 years of age. Play equipment: 3 roofed towers, 2 sloping platforms with grips, 2 vertical climbing walls with grips, ladder, 2 vertical climbing nets from durable Herkules rope. Attached to the climbing apparatus is a helter-skelter and slide.

Skatepark

Skatepark bowl

Skatepark bowl

Skateboarders in action

The skatepark has been design primarily for skateboarders but can also be used by BMX bikers and in-line skaters. It´s a concrete skatepark consisting of two parts. The upper section is mainly a ´swimming pool´ with a deep bowl, large and small radiuses, short boxes and long boxes with both square and round rails. In the bottom part is a ´street plaza´ with two boxes, and long round and square rails.

Pumptrack

Pumptrack

Pumptrack

Cycle track

This is a cycle track which can be used by riders of all ages as it´s adaptable to children, youth and adults. It´s a great way to spend active leisure time. Though it´s intended mainly for bikes it´s also great for skateboards, scooters and roller skates.

Multifunctional court

Multifunctional court

Multifunctional court

Multifunctional court

This is intended mainly for sports such as volleyball, foot tennis, streetball and dodge ball. The sportsground can also be used for warm-ups, exercising and gymnastics. At the entrance to the sportsground is the weekly schedule showing which mode the net is set at.

Pub

Benátky Pub

Benátky Pub

Benátky Pub

A family business with good honest cooking, an original interior and Holba and Pilsner beers on tap. The menu includes grilled pork ribs, burgers, chicken and pork steaks, chicken kebab, green salads, tortillas and their own desserts. They also have speciality coffee and a wide range of alcoholic and soft drinks. There´s a large summer terrace with a view of the pond – the ideal place to relax and for celebrations of every kind.

Where to find the sports area

Benátky Sports and Recreation Area

You can find Benátky Sports and Recreation Area
next to Aquacentrum
Lidická 2819/81 v Šumperku.

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