Rheinpark, Architectural heritage park along the Rhine River in Düsseldorf, Germany.
Rheinpark is a roughly 24-hectare green space with a stone-walled riverbank, broad grass areas, and a continuous tree line along Cecilienallee. The site runs along the Rhine and offers a structured mix of open lawns and forested sections.
The site was established in 1906 as Kaiser-Wilhelm-Park and was drained in 1899 to prepare it for Düsseldorf's 1902 Industrial and Commercial Exhibition. It was later renamed and remained an important public space along the Rhine.
The park contains several sculptures and serves as a venue for circus performances and other shows throughout the year. These installations and performances shape daily life along the riverbank.
The site is easily accessible by public transportation, with stops at Golzheimer Platz and Kennedy-Damm and parking available along Cecilienallee. Visitors should plan time to explore different areas of the park, as various sections offer different layouts and experiences.
Storm Ela destroyed roughly 60 percent of the park's tree cover in 2014, leading to a major restoration effort completed in 2022. Visitors today encounter the newly planted trees and altered layout that represent an important chapter in the site's recent past.
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