The park was established in 1889 on the initiative of Polish public figure Henryk Jordan. As a sign of gratitude for charitable activities and support of physical culture, the city council named the park after him. This is a kind of guide to the history of Poland. Marble and bronze busts of great Poles - politicians, scientists, military, priests - have been installed along the paths. By 1900.31 busts had been erected there. By 1914.46 busts of famous Polish writers, poets and public figures had been erected in the park.→