Refurbishment completed
Residents were able to contribute their wishes and ideas for the renovation of the Friedrichsweiher green space via an online survey and an on-site event. The children's and youth parliament was also involved in the planning process.
The result is a cross-generational area for recreation and play, which is available to local residents for a variety of uses.
In the northern part of the park, parallel to Friedrichsring, a play area has been created for toddlers up to the age of four. There are three further play areas for children up to the age of 14. In the toddler area, there are areas for integrative use and a large barrier-free play ship with various age-appropriate activities.
A new park entrance was created at the corner of Senefelderstraße and Friedrichsring, and the wide, curved path axis provides a main connection to the eastern park entrance.
The southern park area is used for local recreation. Rest areas and new plantings improve the quality of the area. A boules area has also been created. The existing asphalt surface of the southern main path was completely renewed and replaced with a light beige colored asphalt. In order to increase the diversity of animal and plant species, the ground was unsealed and extensive vegetation areas were created.
The pond was completely cleared of mud and the banks were restored to their natural state. Newly created gravel edges with a variety of shoreline vegetation enhance the ecological value of the shoreline areas. Reed and reed plants clean the water naturally and serve as a refuge for animals.
Background
The Office for Planning and Construction, Open Space Planning and Urban Greenery Department was responsible for planning the renovation of the Friedrichsweiher public green space, including the pond and playground. There is also a football pitch in the park, which has already been renovated and is in good condition.
The costs were co-financed via the "Growth and Sustainable Renewal" funding program (formerly Zukunft Stadtgrün).
The three renovation areas were:
1. northern area with playground:
- Create attractive access / entrance at the Senefelderstraße / Friedrichsring junction.
- The playground will be reorganized and divided into play zones for children and young people of different ages. The area with the existing net pyramid, which will remain as the only play equipment, will become the play zone for children aged 5 to 14 and will be equipped with additional play equipment. A separate play area with attractive play and exercise facilities will be created for children aged 0 to 4.
- A recreation area / promenade will be created to the north of the pond.
- Construction of a wooden bank terrace: A new wooden deck on the northern bank of the pond will invite visitors to linger and experience the element of water.
2. southern area:
- The quiet zones will be restructured with the aim of improving the quality of the area and its recreational function.
- A boules facility will be integrated.
- New green spaces will be created to increase the diversity of animal and plant species. Insect-friendly plants that bloom all year round are planned.
3. pond renovation:
- The pond is desilted.
- The historic eastern bank border made of natural stone will be restored.
- The western bank area, which is currently paved with cobblestones, will be restored to its natural state. A regeneration and filter zone with reeds will be created to permanently improve the water quality of the pond.
The Friedrichsweiher park is an important open space with a local recreational function for local residents. It should become a place for recreation, exercise and socializing. The redevelopment of the green space also has a significant climate impact and biodiversity function, as the green and water areas have a cooling effect on the surrounding urban districts and provide a habitat for native animal and plant species.
Citizen participation
From September to November 2022, residents were able to submit their wishes and suggestions for the specific design at various events and online.
