"Summertime in Dusseldorf kicks off with the 'Sport in the Park' event series"
Düsseldorf, Germany - The Sports Department has announced the new locations for the upcoming summer season of "Sport in the Park", a free health and fitness program for people of all ages, fitness levels, and with disabilities. The program, which runs from May 3rd to October 5th, 2024, will offer 42 courses per week at 31 locations across the city[1].
The new locations for the summer season include Wittlaer - Bolzplatz am Friederike-Fliedner-Weg, Oberbilk - WGZ Bank-Park, Bilk - Florapark, Hamm - Green space at Nikolaus-Faber-Platz, Oberkassel - Belsenpark, and Garath - Spielplatz am Mehrgenerationenhaus Hell-Ga[1]. The exact locations for the 2025 summer season have not been publicly detailed yet, but the program is expected to continue its expansion.
Last year, approximately 35,000 people participated in the summer sports offerings of "Sport in the Park", with the Winter Edition attracting around 2,500 participants[1]. The program is led by qualified trainers, ensuring both a good workout and plenty of fun[1].
New additions to the program include self-defense, running training + stabilization, back fitness + flexibility, and several new yoga styles such as back yoga, yoga + flexibility, and yoga + meditation[1]. Popular courses such as Zumba, functional training, Qi Gong, intensive fitness training, and yoga fitness are part of the program[1].
Each session lasts about an hour and takes place in all weather conditions, including school holidays and public holidays[1]. Participants are encouraged to bring a towel, water, and an iso or sports mat, depending on the activity[1]. It's worth noting that all "Sport in the Park" activities do not require registration; participants can join at any time[1].
The city of Düsseldorf coordinates the program with various sponsors and partners, including BürgerStiftung Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf Building and Savings Cooperative eG, Stadtsparkasse Düsseldorf, Stadtwerke Düsseldorf, Arbeiter-Samariter-Bund Region Düsseldorf e.V., #BEACTIVE, DRK-Kreisverband Düsseldorf e.V., St. Seb. Schützenbruderschaft Düsseldorf-Hamm e.V., SOS-Kinderdorf Düsseldorf e.V., Stadtsportbund Düsseldorf e.V., Wir sind IN FORM, and zentrum plus[1].
For more detailed course times and locations, visit the Sports Department's website: www.duesseldorf.de/sport-im-park.
[1] Source: City of Düsseldorf's Sports Department press release, March 2024.
The new 'Sport in the Park' program for the upcoming summer season offers a combination of health-and-wellness workshops, including self-defense, running training, back fitness, and several new yoga styles. These courses will be held at various locations across Düsseldorf, such as Wittlaer - Bolzplatz am Friederike-Fliedner-Weg and Hamm - Green space at Nikolaus-Faber-Platz, alongside popular fitness-and-exercise classes like Zumba and functional training.
