New pump track in Potsdam West: Sporty diversity for everyone!

New pump track in Potsdam West: Sporty diversity for everyone!

There is reason to be happy in Potsdam-West: the new pump track on Kantstrasse has been opened. With an area of ​​1400 square meters, it represents the largest pump track system within a radius of 200 kilometers. Here everyone can use the diverse opportunities for roller sports, from the promoter to professionals, scooters, BMX wheels, skateboards or sports wheelchairs. The fun is guaranteed as well as the increase in leisure value in the neighborhood, such as CityReport.

The total investment of 518,000 euros included not only the construction of the pump track system, but also archaeological construction support. The site previously consisted of two ramps and an asphalt course from 1998, which was rarely used and now had to make way for extensive renovation. The new facility is not only responsible for fun, but also for social interaction in the district, according to the project partners from the Potsdam-West e.V. district network, who worked closely with the city administration.

Leisure value and integration

The location of the pump track right next to the Hannah Arendt High School makes it a central focal point in the district. Here children, young people and adults can not only pursue their sporting activities, but also make new friends. The pump track, a closed asphalt circuit with waves, curves and jumps, promotes movement in a playful way. The pressure to perform is left out, which is particularly important for children and young people, as the website pumptrack.de highlights.

In addition to the construction of the pump track, further facilities such as a bicycle repair station, waste bins and seating are planned to make the environment even more attractive. Preparations on the construction site are already underway. An inauguration is expected in September 2025, provided the conditions are right and unforeseen restrictions can be avoided, as has been heard in further reports.

Common efforts for the youth

The idea for the pump track was strongly influenced by the initiatives of the Stadtjugendring Potsdam e.V. and the district network Potsdam-West e.V., which had been calling for the project for a long time. The availability of suitable open spaces that can also be used for children and youth events is a top priority. A project by the Brandenburg Chamber of Architects is currently underway, in which students from the Montessori high school examine leisure areas for young people and present suggestions for improvement. An important concern, for example, is to maintain and further develop existing facilities such as the skate park on Kantstrasse in order not only to expand the leisure activities, but also to secure them, according to [SJR Potsdam].

Finally, the user community is asked to treat the new space with respect and to always promote social interaction, because this pump track can only develop its full effect if it is used and appreciated by everyone. The project is an example of how important leisure spaces in the city can be designed to have a positive and sustainable impact on the community. The anticipation of the opening is palpable and shows that there was a good hand in realizing important projects for the youth and the district.