Eulachpark, Park in Winterthur
Eulachpark is a large green space built in stages from 2007 on former industrial land in the Oberwinterthur area, featuring open grass fields, a woodland section with over one thousand oak trees, playgrounds, a skatepark with ramps and rails, and walking paths. The Eulach stream runs through the park, and a restaurant operates from the Halle 710 building in the central area.
The land was originally an industrial site owned by Sulzer, which donated it to the city of Winterthur in 2006 with the condition that green space be created. Landscape architect Stefan Koepfli's design won an international contest in 2003 and construction proceeded in four phases, with about sixty Japanese cherry trees planted in 2014 to celebrate Winterthur's 750th anniversary and Swiss-Japanese friendship.
The park serves as a gathering place for families, skateboarders, and people seeking outdoor leisure in a transformed industrial neighborhood. The spring blooming of Japanese cherry trees creates an annual tradition that connects the local community to broader cultural celebrations.
The park is easily accessible by bus or train with stations nearby, and wide pathways make it simple for everyone to explore all areas regardless of mobility level. Seating areas, restrooms, and clear routes allow visitors to move between the play zones, woodland walks, and open fields based on their interests and pace.
The park displays artistic installations made from old industrial parts like turbines and metal rods that serve as reminders of the site's past working life. A 2011 sculpture called 'Erdzeichen' by artist Anna-Maria Bauern takes inspiration from a giant turtle shell fossil kept in a nearby museum.
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