Playgrounds and leisure facilities
There are a large number of playgrounds in the Aachen-Haaren district. The leisure facilities are complemented by two skate parks and two barbecue areas.

There are a large number of playgrounds in the Aachen-Haaren district. The leisure facilities are complemented by two skate parks and two barbecue areas.
Barbecue area in the green area at the old cemetery
The barbecue hut on the green area in the center of Haaren is a popular meeting place for festive or family activities. The barbecue area can be reached via Laachgasse or Benno-Ivy-Weg. Since 1997, the Haaren fire department has taken over the operation of the facility.
Contact
Jörn Heiliger
Tel.: 0170 3473120
Mail: dj.heiliger@freenet.de
Verlautenheide barbecue area
The barbecue area in Verlautenheide has the most beautiful view over Aachen. It can be reached via Heider-Hof-Weg and is located at the end of the road. The barbecue area is allocated by the Association for the Promotion of the Fire Service in Aachen-Verlautenheide e.V.
Contact:
Franz-Josef Kogel
Tel.: 0174 6423193
Mail: info@grillplatz.verlautenheide.de
Shelter for approx. 50 people, 200 m² forecourt with seating, electricity, toilet, large canopy grill - swing grill. Further information and booking options can also be found on the Verlautenheide barbecue site website.
A list of all public playgrounds, football pitches and skate parks in Aachen, sorted by district, as well as further information on the maintenance and control of the pitches by the city can be found on the website of Aachen's municipal services.