Jasikovac Park-Forest in Gospić

If you choose affordable accommodation in Gospić, you will find yourself in the heart of Lika, a region full of untouched natural beauty and perfect escapes from the rush of city life. Jasikovac Park-Forest in Gospić is one such place, with the potential to be a truly attractive excursion spot. Designed as a landscaped park back in the 19th century, it still enchants visitors with the shade of its lush trees. At the beginning of the 20th century, tennis courts were built here, and the first tennis club in Croatia, “Gospić 1900,” was founded. The vast wooded areas are home to centuries-old oaks, which have earned the site its status as a protected park-forest. Today, Jasikovac Park-Forest in Gospić hosts cycling and cross-country races and offers facilities such as playgrounds for kids, benches, a street workout park, a climbing rock, and a birdwatching tower. Yet these amenities never disturb the tranquil charm of the forest, where dappled light filters through the treetops, inviting forest bathing and quiet contemplation.