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Volkspark Am Weinberg
The Volkspark am Weinberg (also called ''Weinbergspark'') is the only Volkspark (public park) in Berlin's Mitte locality in the district of the same name and covers an area of . It is bordered by Weinbergsweg to the southeast, Brunnenstraße to the southwest, Veteranenstraße to the northwest and Fehrbelliner Straße to the northeast. The name Weinberg ( vineyard) goes back to the vineyards that formerly occupied the hill on which the park is now situated. Since the late 1970s, the park has been designated as a garden monument ( Gartendenkmal). History A Gründerzeit (founders' period) development existed on the current park's location since the middle of the 18th century. In the area along the Invaliden- and Brunnenstraße, and from Fehrbelliner Straße up to the level of Zehdenicker Straße, was used as Mullberry plantation and housed the ''Villa Wollank''. Later, the space was used as a garden pub and amusement site. From 1936, a part of the villa belonging to the par ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Urban Park
An urban park or metropolitan park, also known as a municipal park (North America) or a public park, public open space, or municipal gardens ( UK), is a park in cities and other incorporated places that offer recreation and green space to residents of, and visitors to, the municipality. The design, operation, and maintenance is usually done by government agencies, typically on the local level, but may occasionally be contracted out to a park conservancy, "friends of" group, or private sector company. Common features of municipal parks include playgrounds, gardens, hiking, running and fitness trails or paths, bridle paths, sports fields and courts, public restrooms, boat ramps, and/or picnic facilities, depending on the budget and natural features available. Park advocates claim that having parks near urban residents, including within a 10-minute walk, provide multiple benefits. History A park is an area of open space provided for recreational use, usually owned and maintain ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
