Parkour facility in Striesen: Reports of damage after months!

Parkour facility in Striesen: Reports of damage after months!

The parkour facility in Dresden-Striesen is a topic of conversation - just eight months after its opening. Birgit from Tolkewitz regularly cycles there to do some sport. But the joy about the new facility on Haenel-Clauss-Straße has now dimmed. dnn.de reports the first damage that occurred shortly after the opening in November 2024. An inadequately laid floor, deformed surfaces and a noticeable hole make the sports field unattractive for many users.

The Blasewitz district has agreed to help finance the parkour facility, which cost over 335,000 euros. But the poor conditions are causing great concern for SPD district councilors Carmen Neuburg, Michael Kunath and Christian Kreß. "The population's concerns are not unfounded. Many fear that the space could soon become unusable," said Neuburg. The condition of the floor, which has permanently visible footprints and a 30x30 cm hole in one place, is currently being investigated by police as suspected vandalism.

Respond to the deficiencies

Some of the defects appear to have been documented during inspection, but the city has not yet commented on them. Kreß is calling for quick action and repairs to be carried out on the damage, which should also take place this week. The police or the city district would like to clarify to what extent the defects can be remedied by the company carrying out the work. City district office manager Christian Barth explains that liability claims can only be asserted once the complaint about the damage has been clarified.

The facility is particularly popular with children and young people and is used intensively. The great desire for such outdoor sports opportunities is palpable. A look beyond the city limits shows that many municipalities, such as Kamen, are responding to this need with modern parkour facilities. Loud kommunaldirekt.de These exercise parks promote a sense of community and offer excellent places for physical activity.

Another look back

The technical design of the system is also under discussion. It is suspected that uneven compaction or even leaves under the covering could be the cause of the damage. It's no wonder that residents have uneasy feelings about a possible closure. wochenkurier.info points out that a decision on the closure of the parkour facility is still pending. It seems as if quick action is required here so that the sporting offerings in Dresden can last in the long term and meet the needs of the citizens.