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Leonhard-Eißnert-Park
Leonhard-Eißnert-Park
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The creation of the forest park in 1910 was a visionary social project. At the initiative of Deputy Mayor Leonhard Eißnert, a former commercial forest was transformed into a spacious public park – also to offer the unemployed meaningful activities during the winter months. The first section, designed by Horticultural Director Ferdinand Tutenberg, opened in 1913.
The concept was modern: native trees and shady woodland areas were intended to bring nature closer to the city's residents, while expansive meadows were explicitly designated for play and relaxation. After the First World War, during which the meadows were temporarily used as potato fields to supply the population, the park was completed in 1920. A striking landmark was added in 1926: the round temple designed by Hugo Eberhardt as a war memorial.
In 1960, the park received its current name and was expanded to include popular attractions such as a water spray area and a traffic training course. Today, a climbing forest and a skate park complement the offerings, making the park an ideal place for "city holidays".