Repairs after storm damage: 43 playgrounds reopened!

Repairs after storm damage: 43 playgrounds reopened!

In Berlin-Reinickendorf, over 9,565 care and felling measures have already been recorded since the devastating storms in June. Of these, 5,000 have been completed, while 3,200 measures are still being processed. The district mayor Emine Demirbüken-Wegner (CDU) expressed concern about the increasing number of tree damage recorded and the progress in clearing playgrounds. Work in recent weeks has focused on restoring these popular children's facilities.

Since October 31, 2025, 20 playgrounds have been opened in Berlin. Today, November 7th, 2025, four additional playgrounds opened their doors:

• Dr.-Ilse-Kassel-Platz
• Bolzplatz Ruppiner Chaussee
• Teichstraße/Holländerstraße
• Teichstraße/Zermatter Straße

Out of a total of 94 playgrounds, 43 are already back in operation. However, there are delays in some measures, particularly due to the complex rope climbing technique required to repair tree damage. Many of the playgrounds are also located in protected green areas that still need to be worked on.

Release of green spaces

In addition to the playgrounds, several green areas were also opened today:

• Donnersmarckplatz
• Burgfrauenstraße/Im Fischgrund
• Langohrzeile/Im Fischgrund
• Kreuzritterstraße/Kasinoweg
• Mehringer Straße/Zeltinger Straße
• Grünfläche verlängerte Teichstraße

Public green spaces are central to the ecological balance in urban areas. Not only do they provide a habitat for animals and plants, they also help to improve the climate in the area by acting as dust and exhaust filters. The proper management and maintenance of these areas is the responsibility of the municipalities, supported by various service providers such as building yards and city garden centers, who are responsible for the different requirements of the respective green spaces ( LFU Bavaria ).

It is important to regularly check the condition of public facilities and plan specific maintenance and development measures. It may also make sense for communities to offer training on how to maintain green spaces to promote biodiversity and sustainable garden designs.

The challenge, including dealing with neophytes – non-native plant species that can impact the local ecosystem – should not be underestimated. Careful planning and maintenance of public facilities can contribute significantly to improving the quality of life in urban areas.

In order to efficiently address the challenges of restoring and maintaining green spaces, close cooperation between the various municipal authorities and raising public awareness of ecological issues are essential. The current situation in Reinickendorf shows that progress can be made despite adverse circumstances.