Friedenspark, Public park in central Ludwigshafen, Germany

Friedenspark is a 9-hectare public space in central Ludwigshafen with different sections for recreation and family activities. The park includes playgrounds, water features, open grass areas, and eight grilling stations with seating capacity for about 120 people.

The park's name recalls a quote by former German president Gustav Heinemann, inscribed on a memorial stone at its centre: peace, not war, is the real test. The Stadtteilbrunnen fountain was built in 1985 by 15 stonemason journeymen under Hans-Günther Thiele during a training symposium of the Rhineland-Palatinate stonemasonry guild.

The park's name and the memorial stone with a peace quote reflect the city's commitment to reconciliation and renewal. Visitors can see a fountain that tells the story of the different neighborhoods that make up the area.

The park is well-equipped with grilling stations, making it good for picnics and gatherings with family or friends. The open grass areas provide plenty of space, and the different sections are easy to navigate and reach.

The Stadtteilbrunnen, a fountain in the park centre, was built in 1985 by 15 stonemason journeymen under Hans-Günther Thiele during a training symposium of the Rhineland-Palatinate stonemasonry guild. Eight stelae at the corners of its octagon stand for the eight outlying districts, grouped around a central stone sculpture recalling the districts Nord, Mitte and Süd, with small water channels linking centre and outskirts.