Blumenviertel: New ball playing area for children after successful renovation!

Blumenviertel: New ball playing area for children after successful renovation!

On November 16, 2025, a newly designed ball playing area was ceremoniously opened at the primary school in the Blumenviertel. This renovation measure, which will be completed at the start of the 2025/26 school year, represents important progress for the school's children and young people. The area is now available for play, sport and exercise after it had been heavily criticized in recent years due to its dilapidated condition. The safety situation in particular had deteriorated significantly since 2020, which is why the playing area had to be closed to avoid accidents.

The long-necessary repair of the area was initially not possible due to a lack of financial and human resources. However, district councilor Jörn Pasternack, supported by the Pankow School and Sports Office, was able to obtain a commission for the renovation at the end of 2024. This has now taken place successfully, which is seen as a positive signal for the entire school community.

Importance of sports infrastructure

The opening of the new sports area is not only positively highlighted by District Councilor Pasternack, but is also seen as an important result of the cooperation between the authorities. The visually appealing new playing field not only promotes fair play, but also offers space for a variety of sporting activities.

In connection with the design of sports infrastructure, the discussion about the ecological effects of materials such as synthetic turf is also becoming increasingly important. According to information from the German Football Association (DFB), plastic granulate pitches offer extensive sporting opportunities, but their use poses environmental problems. Granules from these places can enter the environment through weather and use and contribute to plastic waste in the oceans. On September 25, 2023, the European Commission confirmed a REACH restriction on the sale of intentionally added microplastics. From October 16, 2031, a ban on football clubs in Germany will take effect, which will affect the use of microplastics.

Ecologically sustainable sports infrastructure

The need for an ecologically sustainable sports infrastructure is also emphasized by the Federal Environment Ministry. The aim is to find a balance between sports offerings and environmental protection. Sustainable design of sports venues could help minimize the impact on the environment while creating an attractive playing and training environment for the coming generation. Those interested can find information on this topic on the ministry’s website.

The opening of the new ball court in the primary school in the Blumenviertel is therefore not only a local event, but also reflects broader social developments around sustainable sports infrastructure. A progress that takes into account both the needs of the school community and the requirements of environmental protection.