Boizenburg City Park: New living space for cyclists and citizens!

Boizenburg City Park: New living space for cyclists and citizens!

Something has happened again in the small but beautiful Boizenburg! On June 28, 2025, two new covered seating areas were ceremoniously inaugurated in the city park. At a small event dedicated to civic engagement and community collaboration, the local community came together to celebrate this step towards upgrading the park. Mayor Rico Reichelt emphasized the importance of small projects for the community's quality of life.

“These new benches are more than just wood and metal,” Reichelt said. “They symbolize the cooperation between administration, citizens and external partners.” The benches will not only provide shelter come rain or shine, but will also improve the quality of life for residents. Julia Gerdsen, the climate protection officer, added that this project is part of a broader concept that responds to the needs of the community.

A showcase project for volunteerism and sustainability

The creation of the new seating would not have been possible without the committed city park friends, whose initiative initiated this future-oriented step. The support of local companies, private donations and the city made this project possible. This shows once again what civic engagement can achieve: the sense of community is strengthened and at the same time cycle tourism is promoted in the west of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, as the Nordkurier describes.

But what makes volunteering so crucial to our communities? It is the active participation in shaping the environment and social cohesion that are of great importance here. Volunteers often act as multipliers - be it in climate protection or the mobility transition. However, in order to exploit the full potential of volunteering, suitable framework conditions are necessary. These include support through networks, access to resources and spaces for exchange, as the MV government shows.

Tips for promoting volunteerism in the community

In order for initiatives like this to continue to thrive in Boizenburg, they should also be followed in other communities. Networks must be promoted and structures for civic engagement must be provided. Formats such as future workshops in which citizens can actively help shape things are essential. Public relations work and the visibility of volunteer services help to increase recognition of the commitment. Examples from other cities such as Freiburg or Leipzig show how citizens can be successfully involved in order to develop innovative and sustainable ideas.

In Boizenburg, the city park friends and many committed citizens have worked hard for their city park. The new range of seating options is not only a place to linger, but also a sign that collective action and commitment are very popular. And it can stay that way in the future!