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Recreational area south will be upgraded with new sports area
Construction of a new basketball and soccer cage . Following the award decision by the municipal council and the contracting of Reuter GaLaBau GmbH from Langgöns, site setup is expected to begin at the end of September 2025.
During the construction phase, the skate park will be closed for several weeks. First, preparatory work will be carried out, such as the dismantling of individual elements and the demolition of the northeast ramp. The components will be delivered in early October, with installation following in mid-October. The flooring is scheduled to be installed by the end of October or early November – delays due to weather conditions are possible. Completion is planned for November 2025.
The project is financed through funds from the regional burden equalization program of Frankfurt/Main Airport and the federal action program “Catching up after Corona for children and young people .
New exercise area for young people
"We are creating a modern exercise facility for young people here – and are consciously investing in the quality of public space. We ask all users of the recreational area to be patient during the construction phase," says Christian Grunwald, Head of Youth Development and Project Coordinator.
The multifunctional playing field will be built on the eastern edge of the skate park and will measure 20 by 13 meters. It will feature a resilient, water-permeable synthetic surface and a stainless steel fence with a soundproofing function. In addition to basketball hoops and soccer goals, ground sockets for a volleyball net are planned. Barrier-free access will be extended to the new cage, complemented by new seating and landscaping.
Mayor Geza Krebs-Wetzl emphasizes: "The new Cage is a strong symbol for youth, movement, and encounters in public spaces. We are investing in contemporary offerings – together with and for young people."
Overall concept for the southern recreational area
The cage is part of a larger development concept. The old soccer field was demolished in 2021 to make room for new sports facilities. Requests from youth participants, especially for a basketball court, were incorporated into the planning. Following the construction of the dirt park, the renovation of the graffiti walls, and the "AnsprechBar" (Response Bar) of the Mobile Youth Work program, the recreational area is now being further modernized.
A second construction phase will involve the renovation of the existing skate park, but its implementation depends on future funding.
The Mobile Youth Work program regularly stays on-site with its "AnsprechBar" (Mondays and Fridays, 4:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m.). A construction site notice provides information about the construction progress; further details can be found griesheim-gestalten.de
(Griesheim - Red/PSG)
