than 5-kilometer narrow gauge railway route was launched, and in 1967 – the "Elka" cable car. In 1966, the "Fala" swimming pool was put into use, and in 1968 the "Kapelusz" exhibition hall was opened. In 1975, the Upper Silesian Ethnographic Park was created, and in 2007 the Rope Park "Palenisko" was created. In 2013, at Klonowa Avenue, Chorzów-Park sanitary helipad was put into operation. Points of interest In addition to the extensive green area, the following are located in the park: Silesian Stadium – multifunctional sports stadium, once home to Poland national football team. Reconstructed in 2017 for a total cost of c. 155 million € "Elka" cable car – consisting of three triangular lines between 1967 and 2007; new line is in operation since 2013, and a second line is in construction, with third in future plans to revive the triangular aspect. Silesian Zoological Garden – opened in 1954 Silesian Planetarium Silesian Amusement Park Upper Silesian Ethnographic Park Katowice International Fair Grounds Stadium of GKS Katowice Shooting range a swimming-pool complex a water sports center tennis courts the rose garden The Technical Progress Centre a hotel complex, the Polish Tourist' Society and the Polish Scouts' Association district centers, restaurants, cafés and show pavilions where flower shows and other exhibits are held. Gallery External links Website Park Website Silesian Planetarium Gallery (photo) Annotations Chorzów Parks in Katowice