Waldeckpark, Public park in Kreuzberg, Berlin, Germany.
Description
Waldeckpark is a public green space in Kreuzberg bounded by Alexandrinenstraße, Alte Jakobstraße, and Oranienstraße. The area features a sports field with artificial turf and floodlights alongside bleachers accommodating several hundred spectators.
History
The site began as a plague cemetery for the Petri community in 1604 and became a public green space by 1870 for Cölln residents. This transformation from burial ground to recreational area marks the long history of this location.
Culture
The park takes its name from liberal politician Benedikt Waldeck, with a memorial that was removed during Nazi rule and later restored. This naming from 1929 reflects his political importance to the city.
Practical
The park is easily accessible on foot via the surrounding streets and offers open access for visitors. Those interested in football matches can inquire about Berlin Hilalspor events.
Did you know?
A single historical gravestone from the cemetery era survives in the park: that of Prussian stable master Ernst Ferdinand Ayrer, which endured multiple renovations. This rare relic connects visitors directly to the medieval past of the place.
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