Construction progresses on the local community park
The former horse racing track in Neuss, Germany, is undergoing a significant transformation as it is being repurposed into a citizens' park as part of the Landesgartenschau Neuss 2026. This project aims to strike a balance between preserving the park's natural character, ensuring accessibility, and maintaining ecological balance.
At the heart of the transformation is the retention of large trees, with the planning carefully incorporating the mature trees on site rather than removing them. This approach preserves the park's natural character and maintains its aesthetic appeal.
Accessibility is another key focus, with the design of paths, entrances, and amenities being tailored to accommodate all visitors, including those with reduced mobility. This commitment to accessibility ensures that the park can be enjoyed by everyone.
Ecological balance is also a priority, with measures being taken to maintain or enhance local biodiversity and natural ecosystems. This includes thoughtful landscaping and minimal ecological disruption during construction.
The "Green Heart - Neuss Citizens' Park" support association is working closely with the Landesgartenschau Neuss 2026 GmbH, the organization responsible for transforming the former horse racing track into a citizens' park and hosting the Landesgartenschau. The association is involved in the creation of the recreational area, with a goal of retaining large trees and valuable hedges, where possible.
The recreational area is designed to invite year-round activities and relaxation, making it a vibrant and lively space for the community. The number of trees that need to be felled will be determined after a joint on-site inspection, with adjustments being made to the planning where possible to retain trees.
Experts from the Nature Conservation Council will accompany the fine-tuning on-site, ensuring that the project adheres to ecological standards and guidelines. The Landesgartenschau Neuss 2026 GmbH started its activities as the implementing organization on January 1, 2023, marking the beginning of an exciting transformation for Neuss's citizens' park.
The Landesgartenschau Neuss 2026 is a planned event scheduled from April to October 2026, and the recreational area is intended to serve as a connection between the Rhine and the city center, serving as a hub for community activities and relaxation. The organization's planned measures include hosting the Landesgartenschau, providing a unique opportunity for the public to engage with and enjoy the transformed park.
No harm will be done to the habitats of bats and birds during the construction process, reflecting the organization's commitment to preserving local wildlife and ecosystems. This project is a testament to the power of urban green space refurbishments, combining recreation, culture, and nature preservation in a way that benefits the entire community.
In line with the focus on preserving the park's natural character, the recreational area plans to retain large trees and valuable hedges, transitioning it into an environmental-science hub where people can learn about sustainable living within an urban setting. As part of this transformation, the "Green Heart - Neuss Citizens' Park" support association is striving to make the park a blend of other lifestyles and home-and-garden aesthetics, thereby promoting a harmonious coexistence with nature.
