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The time has come: The playground on Forster Weg will be officially reopened by District Mayor Melanie Peñalosa on Friday, June 26, at 3 p.m. The 670-square-meter playground has been completely redesigned. Everyone—young and old alike—is cordially invited to the opening. Before the redesign, there was only a small amount of playground equipment on the site, some of which was outdated. With many young families moving into the Beverau neighborhood, the need for public play areas has been steadily increasing. The playground is also used by groups of children from nearby daycare centers.

Following extensive public engagement processes in 2024—which also involved the neighboring daycare centers and elementary schools—and a subsequent small rotating exhibition of the children’s designs at the neighborhood office, the results were incorporated into the design. The result is a colorful playground featuring various swings, climbing structures, and a ground-level trampoline that is also wheelchair-accessible. The entrance and play areas are also barrier-free. The little ones now have a playhouse with a sandbox and slide, a small standing carousel, and two rocking animals to enjoy. For the older children, there is a tall treehouse to climb. A bright red fire truck is another highlight of the playground. The seating area has been expanded to include a table-and-bench combination. The Grauwacke blocks also provide additional seating options. The new landscaping—featuring hedges along the street, various shrubs, a tree, and groundcover plants—further enhances the experience for young and old alike.

The playground was sustainably redesigned as part of the Integrated Urban Development Concept (ISEK Beverau) and was 70 percent funded by federal and state grants. The construction costs totaled approximately 280,000 euros.