Strengthening the center of the Waldhof district
The city of Offenbach wants to strengthen the center of Bieber-Waldhof. To this end, it has gathered ideas and wishes from local residents.
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The new playground is almost finished, and the first equipment and a canopy have already been installed on the exercise trail. Trees, mainly fruit and wild fruit trees, will be planted in the fall. So that they grow well in the first few years, they will be supported by wooden tripods. These wooden posts were brightly painted by children and adults during an activity day organized by the city on 14 October 2025.
Construction work
The city councillors approved the renovation of the Kleewasem playground, the upgrading of the green corridor with an exercise park and the construction of a meeting point in Bieber Waldhof in spring 2024.
Construction work began in June 2025. The work covers three areas: The playground will be renovated and will offer inclusive play areas for children up to the age of ten in future. The western section between the school and the play street (green strip at the level of Bieber-Waldhof school) focuses on sports enthusiasts and offers exercise opportunities for all ages. A seating area with a canopy is to be created in the third section (neighborhood square).
Completion and opening of the renovated playground and the new exercise area is planned for spring 2026.
The costs amount to around 875,000 euros and are to be financed by the revenue from the shortfall occupancy tax from the social rental housing subsidy. The construction work is expected to last until fall 2025 and the play areas can be opened in spring 2026 once the trees and shrubs have grown in.
Background
Upgrade the neighborhood square
Currently, the neighborhood square is a rather unattractive place that does not invite people to linger. The square is paved and has little greenery. There are a few maple trees and stool benches without backrests or seat cushions. The existing fountain is out of order and the pieces are missing from the chess set. The spatial effect is strongly influenced by the view of the garbage cans and the concrete walls of the neighbors.
An attractive square is to be created here in the second construction phase, inviting people to linger.
Kleewasem playground
Some of the play equipment was outdated and only suitable for children aged three and over.
In future, the playground is to offer play opportunities for children aged 0 to 10. The city would also like to improve access to the playground, upgrade the green areas and create a quality of stay.
Green strip near the Bieber-Waldhof school
Between the schoolyard of the Bieber-Waldhof school and the Kleewasem playground there is a green strip with wasteland.
The green space is to be ecologically upgraded and facilities for people aged 14 and over are to be created.
Green strip at the corner of Kleewasem / Am Michelsee
The wooded area is currently overgrown with trees and shrubs. It has a separating spatial effect and there is no view of the Am Michelsee playground.
An attractive meeting place could be created here.
Citizen participation
What should stay? What could be better? Citizens were able to submit their suggestions for more beautiful green spaces and squares around Kleewasem. There were various ways to get involved. Children and young people were also included in the brainstorming process.
From June 9 to 16, 2023: Online submission of ideas (results: ideas submitted (opens in a new tab)); June 14, 2023: Children and youth participation (Bieber-Waldhof school, Kita 14, children's group from the Protestant children's community and young people from Treff Waldhof); June 16, 2023: public workshop Kleewasem for all interested parties; July 21, 2023: Presentation of interim status/results of participation, Waldhof festival at Kita 14; September 20, 2023: Presentation of the preliminary design and vote on individual playground equipment at Bieber-Waldhof daycare center and school; September 28, 2023: Presentation to the children's and youth parliament.
Status: October 2025