Westpark

Westpark is a public green space in western Dortmund with two large playgrounds, barbecue areas, and a dedicated dog section. The site spans a central location and connects several surrounding neighborhoods.

The site was originally a cemetery called Westentotenhof established in 1811 outside the city walls. When a new main cemetery opened in 1912, the land was transformed into the present-day park.

The Westparkfest in May draws thousands of residents together for music performances and community activities. The Ruhr area second-hand market forms a central part of this yearly gathering.

The park offers spaces for jogging, picnicking, and outdoor games with multiple entrances connecting to the Innenstadt-West, Unionviertel, and Klinikviertel neighborhoods. Visitors should know that the various areas are easily walkable with paths running in different directions.

At the northeastern entrance stands a memorial marking the location of a former Jewish cemetery that existed from 1815 until the 1940s. This site preserves memory of an important part of local history that visitors often overlook.

Location: Dortmund

GPS coordinates: 51.51010,7.44842

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:06