Renovation in the Volkspark Prenzlauer Berg: 12 trees have to fall!

Renovation in the Volkspark Prenzlauer Berg: 12 trees have to fall!

The renovation of the damaged asphalt paths in the Volkspark Prenzlauer Berg is imminent. This measure will begin in the 34th calendar week and is part of a comprehensive plan to improve the park. For this purpose, the Roads and Green Spaces Office will receive 1.2 million euros from the assets of the parties and mass organizations of the former GDR (PMO), as berlin.de reports. The Volkspark, which was created in the 1950s using rubble from Berlin Mitte, urgently needs a refresh because the existing path system is defective in many places and damage has already occurred.

In preparation for the renovation, necessary tree work had to be carried out in February and July 2025. But before the major repairs to the paths can begin, 12 trees will have to be felled. This decision was made in July 2025 because the trees were severely damaged by weather and storms. Among the trees affected are poplars, robinias, pines and larches, which not only have a high proportion of dead wood, but also have numerous crown breakouts that pose a danger to park visitors, as [Pankower Allgemeine Newspaper](https://www.pankower- Allgemeine-zeitung.de/12-baeume-muessen-im-volkspark-prenzlauer-berg-gefaellt- Werden/) reports.

Planned tree felling and its necessity

The felling is scheduled for the 31st and 32nd calendar week so that it can take place immediately before the renovation work begins. The problem is that the damaged trees are right next to the paths and have already affected asphalted areas. Leaving the trees would further exacerbate the existing root damage, so experts say there are no alternatives to these fellings.

In the past, the tree felling has also led to discussions in other cities such as Annaberg. Similar measures were implemented here for reasons of security and quality of stay, but led to criticism from residents. Although some park visitors want infrastructure improvements, there are concerns about the ecological impact and long-term design of green spaces. Such considerations must also be taken into account in Prenzlauer Berg, where the park is frequented by numerous residents.

The renovation work will be carried out in two construction phases, which will result in parts of the park being closed. The playground in the Volkspark will remain accessible throughout the construction period. In order to provide park visitors with orientation, construction phase plans will be posted at all closed entrances to the first construction phase. The same procedure will later be used for the second construction phase in order to minimize any inconveniences, as also reported by berlin.de.

Overall, it can be seen that the necessary measures to renovate the Prenzlauer Berg public park not only serve traffic safety, but also sustainably improve the overall appearance of the public space.