Hoeschpark's Recreational Spaces for Sports and Relaxation
The Hoeschpark sports hall in Dortmund, Germany, is currently out of service due to an unresolved groundwater issue, according to recent reports. The front area of the sports hall is set to be paved once the necessary work in the basement is completed.
Despite the challenges, the Hoeschpark project has been successfully completed, focusing on integration, health, sports, and leisure in the Nordstadt district. The project, which cost approximately eight million euros, has seen the comprehensive renovation of the sports clubhouse, with new spaces created for club activities.
The majority of the funding for the project came from EU, federal, and state NRW funding. A new Caritas Service Point has been opened in the Hoeschpark, offering affordable snacks, drinks, and warm meals upon request. The Service Point also provides new job opportunities for long-term unemployed people.
Sports equipment and board games can be borrowed for free at the Caritas Service Point. New sports facilities have been created in the Hoeschpark, including an outdoor calisthenics facility, a mini-basketball court, a multifunctional area for tennis and basketball, and a 1.5-kilometer running track.
Unfortunately, no new sports facilities or services, such as the Caritas Service Point, have been added to the Hoeschpark due to the unresolved basement issue. The costs for the renovation of the basement have risen multiple times and are still not fully exhausted.
For those seeking more information about the Hoeschpark renovation, the Nordstadtblogger.de website is a valuable resource. The Caritas Service Point is open Tuesday through Sunday from 9 am to 8 pm.
It's worth noting that no subsidies were provided for the second cost increase of around 1.7 million euros. The total cost of the project, initially reported as seven million euros, has increased to approximately eight million euros.
As the basement work continues, the sports hall in Hoeschpark remains out of service, but the renovated sports facilities and the Caritas Service Point are open and ready for use by the community.
The Hoeschpark project, focusing on integration, health, sports, and leisure, has seen the creation of new sports facilities such as an outdoor calisthenics facility, a mini-basketball court, and a 1.5-kilometer running track. Additionally, health-and-wellness services like the Caritas Service Point have been established, offering affordable food and new job opportunities, along with the provision of sports equipment and board games for borrowing.
