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Exercise programs for all generations – EU LEADER program funds project
Reinheim-Georgenhausen. After an intensive planning and coordination phase, the new multi-generational playground at the Georgenhausen leisure center officially opened. Located right next to the boules court and soccer field, it is a place where exercise, social interaction, and health take center stage.
The project was implemented with support from the EU's LEADER funding program , which covered approximately 60 percent of the total costs (€9,900) . The program aims to promote sustainable development projects in rural areas.
From idea to implementation
Planning began as early as June 2024 Mayor Manuel Feick and Patrick Schmid from the city's building authority. The funding application was submitted in October 2024 and approved December 2024
Following a tender process and evaluation of bids, the contract was awarded in July 2025. Installation was subsequently carried out by the municipal building department , which began work at the beginning of September. On September 16, 2025, Anne Wagner confirmed the proper completion of the facility.
Movement for all generations
The new exercise facility consists of three pieces of equipment:
- Leg trainer
- Shoulder trainer
- Balancing device
This provides residents with the opportunity close to home and free of charge . After the concrete had completely dried, the facility was opened – and enthusiastically tested at the inauguration.
Promoting movement and community
Mayor Manuel Feick emphasized the importance of the project for social and health-related cohesion:
"With this new facility, we are creating another attractive option for exercise and social interaction in Reinheim – in close proximity to the football pitch, boules court, and playground. We have thus succeeded in creating a place for physical activity for all generations. My thanks go to the LEADER coordinators of the district, whose funding made this project possible."
The multi-generational playground complements the existing leisure facilities in Georgenhausen and is a further step by the city of Reinheim to create local meeting places for exercise and interaction.
