A new public beach is being installed in Vilnius

“Currently, a 3m wide and even 25m long bridge is being installed here, from which it will be convenient to swim in the water or watch bathers,” writes Grinda.

The need to undertake the management of Gilužis Lake at this time arose due to various circumstances. First of all, the Vilnius city municipality decided to better organize its parcel of land. Second, a recreational area for public use has been designed to be installed on a parcel developed by private investors on the southeast side of Lake Gilužis, which is promised to be delivered to the municipality. Third, in the Vilnius General Plan, a vegetation system is planned on the shores of Lake Gilužis and its tributaries, and these solutions must be implemented. Although most of the shores of Lake Gilužis consist of private plots, it is necessary to consistently address the problems of installation, maintenance and public access to the vegetation of this area.

Lake Gilužis, which is 19 ha in area and 5.6 m deep, is constantly being renewed as a Vilnius natural and recreational resource. And probably the only large body of water in the northwestern part of the capital, where they are densely populated but lacking other bodies of water: Pilaitė, Pašilaičiai, Justiniškės, as well as part of Karoliniškės, Šeškinė or Fabijoniškės.

A public beach with the necessary equipment for its operation is planned on the plot of the Vilnius city municipality next to Lake Gilužis. For the convenience of the townspeople, it is planned to additionally install several benches with backs in the territory, in the grill area, tables with benches and barbecues. In addition, changing rooms will be installed, one of which is adapted for people with disabilities. It is planned to install garbage bins, bicycle stands, informative signs and stands. The existing playground and sports facilities will remain, only the latter will be grouped together in a place more suitable for them. A new 25m long roof ladder is being designed.