Irrigation system

An important feature of the park’s architecture is its artificial water system. The artificial water system was completed in the second half of the 19th century. The largest structure was the pond in the northern part of the park. Its construction ensured a constant and even supply of water to the large waterfall, all three fountains, and the small upper crab pond.
 
Carp farming was introduced in the large pond, and swans were also bred here in the past. There are currently three ponds in the park. A large one, a crayfish pond (crayfish were bred there in the past), and a third one below the large waterfall.
 
Among the water structures, the relatively long artificial water channels are also noteworthy. At the beginning of the 20th century, the network of artificial channels was considerably longer, but due to insufficient maintenance and the fact that they lost their significance, some watercourses disappeared completely.
 
Water primarily serves an aesthetic (visual) function, but its biological significance is no less important. An optimal amount of water in all parts of the park (in every season) creates the conditions for undisturbed tree growth, and the meadows in the park also owe their greenery to a good water supply.