The Lowdown

Summer’s here, the Warta’s popping, and grills are firing up everywhere. You feel that outdoor vibe – sun, smoke, friends, freedom. But not everyone’s feeling the love.

Readers hit us up after Easter weekend, complaining about chaos at places like Lake Rusałka, Strzeszynek, and along the Warta River.
The main beef? Loud crowds, random grills in non-designated spots, trash left behind, and yes — lots of booze.

Some pointed fingers at Ukrainian groups for getting wild, but let’s be real: bad behavior doesn’t wear one flag.

One family at Strzeszynek even said their chill Easter picnic turned into surviving a “grill festival” — smoke clouds, drunk vibes, loud music, and young girls bathing in provocative underwear.

Poznań authorities say there are marked spots for grilling, and drinking is banned in most areas — but enforcement? Pretty light.

So here’s the real question:
Are we truly free to vibe and grill wherever, or does freedom end where someone else’s day gets ruined?

Outdoor life is dope — but respect is the real MVP.

What do you think?
Freedom or free-for-all?