Old Gerresheim cemetery: new park for more diversity and fun!

Old Gerresheim cemetery: new park for more diversity and fun!

The old Gerresheim cemetery has run through a breathtaking makeover! The city of Düsseldorf has redesigned the extensive green area between Dreherstraße and Regenbergastraße and transformed into a paradise for relaxation, games and sport. With an investment effort of around 600,000 euros, the city not only removed unsightly paved areas, but also created spaces for nature and biological life.

"This green jewel has developed enormously," enthuses Jochen Kral, the deputy for the environment and mobility. In the course of the renovation, large areas were sealed and new trees were set, including flower rock and amber trees. The species -rich flower meadows, which emerged from lawns, actively contribute to biodiversity. For sports enthusiasts there is now a new Calisthenics facility for own weight exercises and an extended playground with new attractions such as a double swing. The redesigned park is now an excellent place for games, sports and sociable meetings.

New ambience and more leisure opportunities

The park shines with new ways, which are designed to be both more elegant and water -friendly - the rainwater now flows directly into the adjacent green areas! In addition, the newly created input on Regenbergastraße will make access to visitors much easier. The new pavilion, directly near the stylish natural stone wall, is a popular meeting place for young people and offers benches with a view of a species -rich perennial bed.

The city has taken into account many votes and ideas from the public. In an exchange project, the Düsseldorf team brought their suggestions, which led to this sensational result. Thanks to the extensive redesign, the old Gerresheim cemetery is now more than just a park; It is an exciting place where nature, sport and community meet and he is ready to be discovered by the citizens!