Starowa Góra: Playground and Local History

Playground on ul. Centralna

At ul. Centralna 11, there is a play structure with four covered towers. It includes two slides, a rope bridge, an arched bridge, a rope tunnel, a rope climbing entrance and a climbing wall. The equipment combines different kinds of physical activity: climbing up, crossing by rope and arch, and passing through the tunnel lead to different elements within the play structure. The two slides complement these climbing and crossing elements.

The playground on ul. Centralna also has a wooden sandbox, a seesaw, two spring riders and a double chain swing. There is also a roundabout, a roundabout with seats, a play structure and a rope play structure. The selection ranges from sand play and seesaws to swings, spinning activities and climbing elements. If you are travelling with children, you can take this variety into account when planning your day and decide whether the playground should be the main focus of an outing or one part of a broader visit to the village.

This specific recreational feature may be a reason to consider the village when choosing a holiday apartment in Starowa Góra. Together with its historical themes, it offers a different way to approach a stay than a trip focused mainly on local history. You can decide which aspect interests you more based on your own travel plans.

Effingshausen and the history of the village

The historic settlement of Effingshausen corresponds to today’s Starowa Góra. At the end of the 18th century, the area of the present-day village came under Prussian rule as a result of the Second Partition of Poland (1793). Effingshausen was established there as part of the subsequent Prussian colonisation, and German colonists settled in the village. This sequence provides a clear timeline for the village’s history: the settlement was established after the change of rule and is part of the history of today’s Starowa Góra.

Another historical site is the Protestant cemetery in Starowa Góra, which was established at the beginning of the 19th century. Those interested in the village’s history will find a tangible historic place here alongside the settlement’s history. The two aspects can be considered separately when exploring Starowa Góra’s past: the establishment of Effingshausen in connection with Prussian colonisation, and the cemetery from the early 19th century.

Community life and a dated festival

Starowa Góra is also home to a village community centre belonging to the municipality of Rzgów. It serves as a local point of reference and adds a community hub to the picture of the village. Another example of a festival in Starowa Góra was Powitanie Lata: it took place for the 22nd time on 20 June 2026 at the recreational and sports grounds on ul. Centralna. Many residents and visitors attended. This date refers to the 2026 edition, so it should be treated as a past event when planning a trip.

If you are weighing up an active outing against exploring the village’s history during your stay, Starowa Góra offers a range of points of interest. The playground offers a specific selection of play and climbing equipment; Effingshausen and the Protestant cemetery point to historical themes. This combination can help you decide whether Starowa Góra suits your group’s interests and is worth considering when looking for a holiday apartment.

More places to explore: Giemzów, Borowa, Andrespol, Pławno, Rzgów, Kurowice, Leśne Odpadki and Załęcze Wielkie.

For the broader travel overview: Lodz.