Tangentenpark in Vienna Favoriten Invites for an Easter Excursion

"From an unused, asphalted highway exit, we have created a huge nature and leisure area, following the motto 'Out of the Asphalt'. The blooming landscape park is entering its first full season this year and has something to offer for all age groups! Whether it's relaxing walks along the newly created pond, biking on the pump track, or fun and games at the adventure playground: the Tangentenpark is an ideal excursion destination for the Easter weekend!" says Vienna's City Planning Councillor Ulli Sima.

375 New Trees and Over 5,000 Square Meters More Forest in Tangentenpark

The recently established landscape park not only offers leisure opportunities but also brings more nature to the formerly traffic-used area. A total of 375 new trees have been planted, complemented by almost 2,800 shrubs and forest plants, creating an additional forest area of a total of 5,300 square meters. "This connects already existing forest areas in the region and creates a cooling green space connection from the main train station to the southern area of Favoriten, a real highlight for everyone," says the district chairman of Vienna-Favoriten Marcus Franz.

Tangentenpark: Picnicking at the New Pond and a Wide Range of Sports and Leisure Activities

The landscape park offers a 2,400 square meter pond with over 7,200 water plants. It is ideal for walks and relaxation on the waterfront promenade. The area includes numerous play and sports facilities, especially for young people: from pump track to football, basketball, table tennis, bocce court to calisthenics. An adventure playground with a zip line and climbing frames encourages children's movement. Additionally, there are activity areas in the forest areas. Some sports areas are weather-protected and usable in bad weather.

Well-developed and illuminated cycling and walking paths run through the upgraded area. These connect the adjacent residential areas and significantly improve the cycling route between Innerfavoriten, the main train station, the southern area of Favoriten, and the neighboring 11th district. The new landscape park is the result of the district development concept "Southern Area of Favoriten", which included one of the largest citizen participation processes in recent years. More information about the new park from a planning perspective is offered by the podcast series "15 Questions - 15 Minutes" by the city of Vienna.

Out of the Asphalt: Tangentenpark One of 320 Projects in Vienna

Not only the Tangentenpark is a successful project for the removal of asphalt surfaces. Since 2021, the city of Vienna has realized or initiated 320 projects. The 100 million euros from the "livable climate model city" funding pot for the districts were already fully utilized at the beginning of the year. In total, over 300 trees have been planted, about 2,500 new seating areas created, and more than 1,930 square meters of water features installed to improve the microclimate. All information about the many projects, including an interactive map, can be found here.

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