City park Erding City park renovation and redesign, construction phase 1 and 2

The city park located directly south of the old town of Erding is the green heart of the city of Erding. It is a historically grown area with high usage pressure, which meant that the interventions in this area were subject to a very sensitive and dialogue-oriented approach. The northern section (BA 1) has been resplendent since its reopening in June 2013 and the southern section (BA 2) has already been opened in large parts.
The aim of the planning was a sensitive and nature conservation coordinated care of the woody stock, which adapts the range of uses of the park to the current and future needs of the population and creates a spatial division oriented to the guiding principle of the historic landscape park with a variety of view relationships.

The aim was to carve out the most coherent open spaces possible in line with the historic areas. As a result of these measures, the valuable tree population is shown to better advantage than before and the ecological diversity of the population has improved. To support the spatial effect, targeted new plantings were also carried out. In the area of the Sempt Bridge, which connects the northern (BA 1) with the southern (BA 2) part of the park, a visual and spatial relationship between the two parts of the park was created by clearing the tree population and relocating uses.
By acquiring an area that had previously been little used, a new facet was added to the equipment spectrum of the park with a decidedly extensive, near-natural zone. The viewing platform built in BA 1, the "sky ladder" and the "green classroom" on the peninsula between the Sempt and the oxbow make it possible for school classes and kindergarten groups to make careful use of the area for nature education. The side arm/floodplain area in BA 2 was extended, designed close to nature and the area was made experienceable by a footbridge with wooden platform.
The river banks on the Sempt were made accessible at four areas by seating steps and invite to linger. These accessible areas alternate with near-natural, inaccessible sections reserved exclusively for flora and fauna.
In the northern part of the park (BA 1), the area around the Weniadunum forms a focal point. The playground is bordered or overhung by valuable trees. The guiding theme is the "Celtic period", as this epoch is closely linked to the early history of the city. Play and recreation huts with typical Celtic elements were arranged in the sense of a round village. Wall-like terrain modelling, erratic blocks and the use of natural ground materials, Celtic colours as well as ornaments give the place the appropriate character. A gateway, an observation tower with slide, a fountain and fences made of wicker complete the ensemble. Starting from a tree house, the paths of a "low rope climbing garden" with slacklines, balancing and climbing equipment, as well as a ropeway extend into the wood. In the southern part of the park (BA 2) there is another hotspot with the water play area/meadow with a stream and the outdoor enclosure. The play area is designed in the form of the Erdinger Altstadt Oval, which is surrounded by a playable moat. This island is partially enclosed by a seat-high brick wall (symbolizing the city wall). The transitions from the recreation and surrounding areas to the island take place through openings in the "city wall" via differently designed bridges/bridges/fords. The inner structure of this play island in the form of a continuous multi-shaped climbing combination on a slightly higher level is oriented towards the street cross of the old town; the widening of the market square was also reproduced. Typical historical uses were recreated as concrete play situations (e.g. Loderer at the mill). To the east of this is a classic sand playground with equipment and play opportunities for the very young, as well as a railing slide.
On the west side of the large meadow are the action fields for adults and seniors. Here, chess courts, boules lanes, and fitness equipment have been arranged under shade trees. The fitness equipment was continued along the circular path around the meadow, supplemented by seating and information systems.