Goethepark Perleberg: New design for more quality of life!

Goethepark Perleberg: New design for more quality of life!

The Goethepark in Perleberg is about to undergo a facelift that will significantly improve the quality of stay. This was recently presented to the building committee. The design, prepared by the Rauchberger engineering firm and the Beusch landscape architecture firm, aims to compensate for the interventions during the construction work over the total area of ​​5,900 square meters. The park is not only an important garden monument, but also has an exciting history that is worth preserving and revitalizing. Northern Courier reports that the first work should be completed by Brandenburg Day in September 2025.

Part of the park is needed for the construction work on Wittenberger Straße, where, among other things, pipes and a rainwater treatment system are being installed. To improve access, a paved entrance will be created from August-Bebel-Straße. This new access is also secured by a hedge with trees such as serviceberry and cornelian cherry on the railway embankment, which contributes to the greening and beautification of the area.

News about park design

The network of paths in Goethepark will be adapted to its historical structure and resurfaced - this will take place over an area of ​​1,150 square meters and a width of two meters, ensuring easy accessibility. Comfort is not neglected either: five new benches made of white-painted stainless steel and wastebaskets will be set up in the park. One of the benches will be in honor of Dr. Lothar Wedel placed. A new viewing platform is also planned that will provide a view of the Stepenitz river bank, including two comfortable loungers.

The area around the Goethe Monument and the Monument to German Unity will also be upgraded on a large scale. Both monuments will remain in their usual place, but will be given fresh plantings that create a more inviting ambience. Planned facilities such as a dog toilet and smaller planting beds with perennials and early bloomers such as crocuses and squills complete the redesign.

Funding and upcoming projects

The gross construction costs for restoring the park are estimated at around 345,000 euros. This project is mainly financed by the urban redevelopment program of urban development funding, with residual funds also being provided by the state of Brandenburg. The aim is for full implementation by mid-2026, but specific dates have not yet been announced.

But that's not all: parallel to the redesign of Goethe Park, the city of Perleberg is also planning to redesign Friedrich-Engels-Platz. This project, which goes by the name “PerleParks” and has already been presented to the urban development committee, aims to create a species-rich green space. The funded measures include, among other things, the removal of unwanted trees and the installation of seating and a drinking fountain. The Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection (BMUV) has approved funding of around 560,000 euros for this, bringing the total project costs to around 697,000 euros. Construction on this project is scheduled to begin at the end of September or beginning of October 2025 and the first plantings are scheduled to take place in spring 2026. The town of Perleberg emphasizes that the name “Friedrich-Engels-Platz” will continue to exist.

These measures are in line with nationwide efforts to increase biological diversity in urban areas and create climate-resilient green spaces. The Federal Biological Diversity Program impressively shows that there is active planning everywhere in Germany to protect and further develop urban nature as a valuable resource. The Federal Agency for Nature Conservation works with various initiatives to promote natural and structurally rich green spaces in cities.

This means that Perleberg will not only be more beautiful, but also more environmentally friendly. Residents can look forward to a prosperous future for the parks!