Last updated: October 2024
Miskolctapolca is a district of Miskolc and features a nature park (which includes a lake, Csonakazo-to) originally planted in the 1920s using the exotic trees and bushes. In 2022 the municipality decided to renovate the area under a EU funded project called "Creating a Green City in Miskolc-Tapolca". The project aimed to establish a modern urban green space focused on active recreation for various age groups, enhancing Miskolc's appeal for tourism. The renovation included new concrete paving system and updated utilities for the lakes' promenades with a strong emphasis on accessibility ensured smooth mobility throughout the area. The renovation added informative signs detailing local attractions, historical trees, and the park's history. To enhance visitor comfort, a new accessible restroom was constructed. Renovations to the Csonakazo-to lake included removing accumulated silt and reinforcing the shoreline, alongside the addition of new street furniture, lighting, and wooden sunbathing terraces and platforms. The two bridges around the lake were renewed, and the squirrel installation, a favorite among locals, were restored. Furthermore, a square in the park, Kilátó Square was transformed with benches and drinking fountains, creating a welcoming space for relaxation. Additionally, extensive landscaping was carried out, including the planting of approximately 100 trees, 9,000 shrubs, 18,000 perennial plants, 2,300 annuals, 350 roses, and 6,600 bulbs. The surrounding park, which had been in disrepair for decades, was thoroughly revitalized, blending traditional and modern aesthetics. This long-overdue renovation significantly enhanced the environment. The construction was carried out by FEDRID Építőipari Kft., starting in spring 2022, and was completed in May 2023 after some delays. (Ref.1,2,3)
The renovated and cleaned Boating Lake
Municipality of Miskolc
Overview
Nature-based solution
- Blue infrastructure
- Lakes/ponds
- Parks and urban forests
- Large urban parks or forests
Key challenges
- Green space, habitats and biodiversity (SDG 15)
- Green space creation and/or management
- Habitat and biodiversity restoration
- Regeneration, land-use and urban development
- Promote natural styles of landscape design for urban development
- Water management (SDG 6)
- Improvements to water quality
- Cultural heritage and cultural diversity
- Preservation of natural heritage
- Health and well-being (SDG 3)
- Creation of opportunities for recreation
- Enabling opportunities for physical activity
- Social justice, cohesion and equity (SDG 10)
- Social justice and equity
- Environmental education
- Economic development and employment (SDG 8)
- Economic development: service sectors
- Tourism support
Principal problems in Functional Urban Area (FUA)
- Environmental Degradation
- Biodiversity loss
- Poor water quality
- Other
Key priorities
Biodiversity (conservation and/or restoration), Social Justice and community
Focus
Maintenance and management of urban nature, Maintenance or upgrade of exisiting green spaces (e.g. parks), Updated management structure of existing green spaces (e.g. parks), Ecological restoration of ecosystems, Ecological restoration of existing green spaces, Restoration and protection of ecosystems (including water ecosystems), Knowledge creation and awareness raising, Educational and awareness raising programs
Project objectives
To increase the area's attractiveness as a tourist destination by modernizing and beautifying key public spaces, establishing a city park with contemporary design elements and thematic zones for active recreation and physical activities.
To ensure that key public areas are fully accessible to people with disabilities.
To enhance the functionality and aesthetics of public spaces by renovating promenades, updating utilities, and installing new street furniture and lighting.
To restore, maintain and improve the water quality in the lake by removing accumulated silt and preserving historical elements like the old trees in the park.
To enhance the local environment through extensive landscaping, including the planting of thousands of trees, shrubs, and other plants to improve biodiversity.
To educate visitors about the local environment, the history of the park, and the various plant and animal species found in the area by installing informational signs and paths.
To create economic opportunities for local businesses and the tourism sector.
(Ref.1,2,3)
Implementation activities
The Municipality of Miskolc commissioned FEDRID Építőipari Kft. to implement a series of significant renovation activities aimed at enhancing the area’s public spaces.
The renovation of Barabits Promenade involved transforming the space with new concrete paving, updated utilities, and modern street furniture, complemented by newly installed lighting. Additionally, modern pavilions were constructed in accordance with local architectural guidelines. Similarly, the revitalization of Tó Promenade included repaving to create an accessible route connecting the new Market Square in front of the Cave Bath to Kilátó Square near the Boating Lake. Informative signs were installed to educate visitors about the park’s history, flora, and fauna. The restoration of the Boating Lake involved removing accumulated silt and reinforcing its shoreline. New street furniture and lighting were added around the lake, along with wooden sunbathing terraces and platforms. Kilátó Square was refurbished with new benches and drinking fountains, offering lovely views of the lake and its fountain, while two bridges around the lake were also renovated.
Extensive landscaping efforts enhanced the local environment with the planting of over 100 trees, 9,000 shrubs, 18,000 perennial plants, 2,300 annuals, 350 roses, and 6,600 bulbs.
Finally, the deteriorated Őspark was revitalized by merging traditional and modern aesthetics to create a visually appealing environment. (Ref. 1)
Biodiversity conservation or restoration-focused activities
Biodiversity restoration:
- Rehabilitate and restore damaged or destroyed ecosystems
- Restore native species
Main beneficiaries
- Local government/Municipality
- Private sector/Corporate/Company
- Citizens or community groups
- Marginalized groups: People with functional diversities
Governance
Management set-up
- Government-led
Type of initiating organisation
- Local government/municipality
Participatory approaches/ community involvement
- Co-planning (e.g. stakeholder workshops, focus groups, participatory mapping)
Details on the roles of the organisations involved in the project
The Municipality of Miskolc served as the project initiator and a primary beneficiary, with the goal of enhancing tourism and improving local infrastructure. To execute and complete the project, the municipality commissioned FEDRID Építőipari Kft., a construction company known for its expertise. The initiative was further supported through co-financing from the European Regional Development Fund and Hungary’s national budget, which provided non-repayable funding essential for bringing the project to fruition.
(Ref.1,2,3)
Project implemented in response to ...
... an EU policy or strategy?
Unknown
... a national policy or strategy?
Unknown
... a local policy or strategy?
Unknown
Type of enablers
Funds, subsidies or investment for GI/NBS in the city (available for the city or provided by the city)
Financing
Total cost
€2,000,000 - €4,000,000
Source(s) of funding
- Public national budget
- EU funds
Type of funding
- Earmarked public budget
- Direct funding (grants, subsidies, or self-financed projects by private entities)
Non-financial contribution
No
Impacts and Monitoring
Environmental impacts
- Water management and blue areas
- Improved water quality
- Achieved improved water quality
- Green space and habitat
- Increased green space area
- Achieved increased green space area
- Restoration of derelict areas
- Achieved restoration of derelict areas
Economic impacts
- More sustainable tourism
- Expected more sustainable tourism
- Stimulate development in deprived areas
- Achieved stimulate development in deprived areas
- Attraction of business and investment
- Expected attraction of business and investment
- Generation of income from NBS
- Expected generation of income from NBS
Socio-cultural impacts
- Social justice and cohesion
- Improved access to urban green space
- Achieved improved access to urban green space
- Health and wellbeing
- Gain in activities for recreation and exercise
- Achieved gain in activities for recreation and exercise
- Education
- Increased knowledge of locals about local nature
- Expected increased knowledge of locals about local nature
Type of reported impacts
Presence of formal monitoring system
Unknown
Presence of indicators used in reporting
No evidence in public records
Presence of monitoring/ evaluation reports
No evidence in public records
Availability of a web-based monitoring tool
No evidence in public records
Potential risks of implementation and trade-offs
Unknown
References
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2.
Toth, S. (2024). Látványos: így újult meg Miskolctapolca az elmúlt két-három évben. Accessed on September 6, 2024, [Source link];
3.
Szabo, A. (2023). Látványosan megújult Miskolc ősparkja. Magyar Epitok, Accessed on September 6, 2024, [Source link];
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Helysegnevtar (2023). Miskolc alapadatok. Accessed on September 6, 2024, [Source link];
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Szaniszlo, B. (2024). Rohamos romlásnak indult az alig egy éve átadott miskolctapolcai park - képekkel. BOON, Accessed on September 6, 2024, [Source link];
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Municipality of Miskolc (2023). Térkép segíti felfedezni a megújult miskolctapolcai park mini rejtélyeit. Accessed on September 9, 2024, [Source link];
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Kujan, I. (2023). Elkészült a miskolctapolcai park, még egy utolsó bejárást tartottak a területen. minap, Accessed on September 6, 2024, [Source link];
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Newly installed accessibility pathway with growing flowers on its sides
Municipality of Miskolc
A squirrel at the Miskolctapolca Park
Municipality of Miskolc
Tapolca Park
https://borsod24.hu/2023/07/09/friss-igy-nez-ki-a-teljesen-megujult-miskolctapolcai-park-kepek/
Tapolca park
https://www.miskolc.hu/varoshaza/onkormanyzat/palyazatok/onkormanyzat-altal-elnyert-palyazatok/zold-varos-kialakitasa/zold-varos-kialakitasa-miskolc-tapolca
Tapolca Park
https://borsod24.hu/2023/07/09/friss-igy-nez-ki-a-teljesen-megujult-miskolctapolcai-park-kepek/
Tapolca Park
https://borsod24.hu/2023/07/09/friss-igy-nez-ki-a-teljesen-megujult-miskolctapolcai-park-kepek/
Tapolca Park
https://borsod24.hu/2023/07/09/friss-igy-nez-ki-a-teljesen-megujult-miskolctapolcai-park-kepek/
Tapolca Park
https://borsod24.hu/2023/07/09/friss-igy-nez-ki-a-teljesen-megujult-miskolctapolcai-park-kepek/
Tapolca Park
https://borsod24.hu/2023/07/09/friss-igy-nez-ki-a-teljesen-megujult-miskolctapolcai-park-kepek/
Tapolca Park
https://borsod24.hu/2023/07/09/friss-igy-nez-ki-a-teljesen-megujult-miskolctapolcai-park-kepek/
Information about this nature-based solution was collected as part of the Naturescapes project funded by the European Union under Grant Agreement No 101084341.