Centennial Park

The park was created in 1979 based on the design of architect G. Lūš-Grīnbergs. At the center of the park is a centennial stone. The park's plantings and paths were created by the people of Pāvilosta and its visitors under the leadership of city enthusiast, tree and stone expert, Jānis Ausmanis.

In the park, there is a lime tree planted in 2007 in honor of the visit to Pāvilosta's grey dunes by former Latvian President Vaira Vīķe-Freiberga. Each planting is unique and has its own story—there is a circle of linden and oak trees in honor of distinguished citizens, an alley of ash trees planted by deputies, a garden of linden trees planted by teachers, and more.

The park also features a memorial stone for those who suffered in the repressions of 1941 and 1949. Behind it, there are trees planted by the repressed inhabitants. The park is located in a historically and culturally significant area of the town. In the late 19th century, stones were collected from the surrounding area and transported by sea to Liepāja for use in the construction of the Liepāja naval port. At that time, the job opportunities attracted workers from a wide surrounding area, and a village began to form around the port. The old road that runs through the park in the east-west direction is the site of the narrow-gauge railway (750 mm) built in 1932. The last trains ran through here in the 1950s.

In the park, by the riverbank, is Jānis Hill, with a millstone at its center. This hill is a popular place for weddings, chosen by countless newlyweds from all parts of Latvia. The artificial hill was created with the idea that both the port and the sea should be visible from the Centennial Park. It is the work of Jānis Ausmanis, who devoted several years to shaping and maintaining the park. Thus, the hill was named in his honor.