Schillerwiese in Essen: Mega renovation for the future of sport by 2027!

Schillerwiese in Essen: Mega renovation for the future of sport by 2027!

The city of Essen is planning the comprehensive redesign of the Schillerwiese, a sports facility in the city forest that has modern facilities. The aim is to bring the sports infrastructure into shape in order to make leisure and popular sports more attractive. Radio Essen reports that the redesign should not only improve the quality of life of residents, but also offer a wide range of sports opportunities.

The renovation work is scheduled to run until 2027 and includes new showers and changing rooms as well as the construction of beach volleyball courts, basketball courts and a climbing wall for bouldering. Particular attention is paid to a cold air hall. This hall is not heated, but is equipped with artificial turf so that it can be used for various ball sports. Access to the hall is only possible after prior booking to prevent vandalism and to ensure use by younger athletes.

Financing and process

A total of 8 million euros is estimated for the entire project. The renovation begins with the toilets, changing rooms and showers before the outdoor areas are tackled. Simone Raskob, head of the city of Essen's sports department, emphasizes that these measures are part of a larger plan to upgrade the sports facilities in the city. A resolution by the city council to redesign was already passed in November 2024 Essen.de reported.

In addition to the renovation, the Schillerwiese was selected as a model project as part of the city of Essen's integrated sports development planning. It is intended to function as a club-independent recreational and recreational sports facility. The current condition of the facility has been rather modest in recent years, as the sports areas were outdated and no longer met contemporary requirements. Citizens were involved in the planning through workshops, which shows that the renovation was not just decided in the back room.

Sports scene in the city

The need for modern sports facilities is not only recognized in Essen; Investments are also being made in sports infrastructure in other cities, such as Berlin. There are over 4,450 public sports facilities available there that cover the basic needs of athletes. There are a variety of options for self-organized sports, including football fields, climbing rocks and jogging paths, as on the website Berlin.de is to be read.

With the renovation of the Schillerwiese, Essen will be prepared for the coming years in order to meet the needs of the sports-loving population. What citizens can expect as the next step towards completion remains to be seen. This much is certain: not only is renovation taking place here, a new era of sport is ushering in!