Skydebanehaven, Public park in Vesterbro, Copenhagen, Denmark.
Skydebanehaven is a public park in Vesterbro with green spaces, walking paths, and areas designed for various recreational activities. The most distinctive feature is a tall brick wall from the 1800s that dominates the site and has been preserved as a historical element.
The site began as a shooting range in the late 1800s with a brick wall built in 1887 to protect the surrounding area from stray fire. This wall was placed under protection in 1989 and became the central element of the park as it exists today.
The name refers to the former shooting range that once defined this place and remains part of the neighborhood's memory today. Visitors can see the preserved brick wall that serves as a tangible reminder of this past use.
The park offers a staffed play area where children can borrow bicycles, scooters, and go-carts for free use within the grounds. A shallow pool for toddlers operates during the warmer months and adds another activity option.
The park was transformed from a former shooting range into a modern recreation space while deliberately keeping the historical wall intact. This visible connection shows how old sites in the city are reimagined and given new life.
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