This chapter examines traditional and innovative instruments of public participation at the local government level in Poland. It discusses diverse typologies of citizen participation, referencing S. Arnstein’s classic model which distinguishes between nonparticipation, degrees of tokenism such as informing and consultation, and actual participation including partnership and citizen control. The Polish theoretical framework extends this continuum into four tiers: informing, consulting, joint decision-making, and delegation of tasks, sometimes encompassing mechanisms like civil disobedience. The chapter outlines the constitutional framework underpinning public participation, emphasizing principles such as the common good, democratic rule of law, popular sovereignty, social dialogue, subsidiarity, civil society, and rights to information and petitions. While the Constitution does not explicitly regulate participation, these principles provide legal foundations for citizen involvement. It further explores various institutional and procedural forms of participation, including social dialogue bodies, public consultations, participatory budgeting, local referenda, and civic initiatives. Innovative approaches like citizens’ assemblies and deliberative panels receive special attention as means to deepen democratic engagement. The chapter also highlights challenges in practice, such as limited public awareness and legal constraints, and stresses the importance of combining legal frameworks with active citizen engagement to strengthen local democracy effectively.