Hebelpark, Public park in central Lörrach, Germany.
Hebelpark is a public green space in central Lörrach that stretches between Bahnhofstrasse and the Wiesental railway line. Large wooden benches and curved loungers dot the lawn, while play equipment and water fountains round out the design.
Between 1610 and 1864 a cemetery occupied this site, before mayor Johann Josef Grether transformed the grounds into a public space in 1875. A few years later the monument arrived, which now forms the center of the green area.
The park is named after Johann Peter Hebel, the Alemannic dialect poet honoured by the 2.20-metre bronze by Wilhelm Gerstel, unveiled in 1910 for Hebel's 150th birthday in the presence of Grand Duke Friedrich II of Baden and his wife. The statue stands where two paths fork, on a pedestal of Black Forest granite inscribed with his name and the dates 1760-1826, with figure reliefs on its sides and back.
Bicycle racks and parking spots for people with reduced mobility surround the green space. Ground trampolines and water jets attract children especially in the afternoon, while the benches invite rest at any time.
An old plane tree east of the monument carries the status of a natural landmark and is registered by the local office for landscape conservation. Its wide branches cast long shadows over the paths in summer and attract birds that nest in the crown.
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