Volkspark Meußlitz, Urban park in Dresden, Germany
Volkspark Meußlitz is an urban green space in Dresden with curved pathways and sandstone vases positioned along the edges near Johannes-Brahms-Strasse and Struppener Strasse. The grounds offer seating areas and are shaded by mature trees, including some uncommon species from distant regions.
A silk merchant named Ferdinand Wilhelm Bach created this place in 1828 as a private garden, bringing exotic trees through connections with Pillnitz Castle. It later became a public park for the city's residents.
The park takes its name from the local neighborhood and serves as a gathering place for residents throughout the year. You will find families sitting on benches and children playing along the pathways on most days.
The grounds feature tennis courts that convert to an ice skating rink during winter, allowing year-round activity for those seeking sports and recreation. Visitors should know that available activities change with the seasons.
The park shelters one of only two Cucumber Magnolia trees in Dresden, a tree species that usually grows in warmer climates. It also hosts a rare Sorbopyrus auricularis, a natural hybrid between common pear and whitebeam.
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