Eisweiher kiosk closes: What does this mean for the 2032 garden show?

Eisweiher kiosk closes: What does this mean for the 2032 garden show?

The kiosk at the Eisweiher in Pirmasens will close for the time being on September 1st. Andreas Seibert, the operator, announced that the closure is related to the plans for the 2032 State Garden Show. He would also have difficulty running the kiosk profitably. The city administration and Seibert agree that in the long term there should be an offer with a kiosk and beer garden at the ice pond, but this depends on the decision about the garden show. Currently no events can take place at the ice pond as a noise protection report is still pending. Various renovation work is also planned in the lower area of ​​the ice pond, which will delay a decision. Seibert emphasizes that although he has had positive experiences with his kiosk, the number of visitors is not sufficient to cover costs, as rheinpfalz.de reports.

The 2032 State Garden Show is the focus of developments in Pirmasens. Under the motto “Close to nature,” the city wants to provide new impetus to address challenges such as climate change and mobility. André Jankwitz, who has headed the garden department for 25 years and will soon be retiring, sees the garden show as his personal dream. A connection is planned from the city center to the main area at the ice pond, with barrier-free access and many green spaces that will also offer play opportunities for children. A public community garden where residents can grow their own vegetables is planned for the upper area of ​​the coffee stairs, as swr.de adds.

Invitation to citizen participation

The citizens of Pirmasens are invited to bring their ideas to the garden show on Saturday, August 31, 2024. A first draft concept will be presented at the German-French weekly market, presented by Mayor Michael Maas and Jankwitz. Hobby gardeners can also get a bag of biochar at the stand. Large-format banners will also be used to explain the plans, and a two-page questionnaire will provide the opportunity to make suggestions about the design concept, play and sports opportunities, and pedestrian and cycle paths. This is all happening as part of a strategy to promote biological diversity and climate protection, which has been implemented with citizen participation for five years, according to treffpunkt-pfalz.de.

The state horticultural show is intended not only to enhance the main area at the ice pond, but also to create attractive connections to other parts of the city. An adventure path to the hidden spring and a small fairytale forest at the old cemetery are being considered, although monument protection measures must always be taken into account. The organizers have clear visions for the eventual garden show, which would also include play opportunities and restaurants, which could improve the quality of life in Pirmasens.