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Exercise spaces in Hanover: Sport and fun for everyone in new areas!
On July 1, 2025, Marktkirchenplatz in Hanover will be transformed into an exercise space for sports and recreation.
Exercise spaces in Hanover: Sport and fun for everyone in new areas!
The city of Hanover is transforming Marktkirchenplatz into a lively movement space. This fourth edition of the “Exercise Spaces 2025” project represents an exciting initiative that combines sport and recreation in the middle of the city. In the future, numerous facilities will be available on the square, such as a beach volleyball court, a bouldering block and two table tennis tables. There is also a Teqball plate, seating and a slackline, which transforms the space into a meeting point for fitness enthusiasts and those seeking relaxation. [Hannover.de](https://www.hannover.de/Service/Presse-Medien/Landeshauptstadt-Hannover/Aktuelle-Meldungen-und-Events/ Movements-t-r%C3%A4ume-2025-sind-gestartet) reports that these measures not only promote sport in the heart of the city, but also create a space for social interactions.
In addition to the offerings at Marktkirchenplatz, there are other exercise areas in the city center. A high-quality 3×3 basketball court and a table tennis table will be installed at Goseriede, and there will also be a fitness station there. The wood market will also be equipped with a table tennis table, which should increase the attractiveness of the area.
Sport and community in the park
A central element of this project is the “Sport in the Park” program. This is an offer that offers free exercise opportunities in public green spaces. Sports in parks have a long tradition; These “green lungs” of the cities are not only places for relaxation, but have also developed into meeting places for sporting activities. The “Sport in the Park” initiative promotes community exercise and focuses on various courses that are accessible to everyone. Playground Landscape highlights that in recent years there have been similar programs in other cities such as Stuttgart and Munich to increase the quality of stay in the parks.
The integration of permanently installed sports and exercise arenas in modern parks is a must. Different age groups and users should be addressed here; From volleyball to yoga to ball games – variety is key. As we know, the Corona pandemic has put a stop to many activities, but more and more people are getting out into the fresh air to exercise again.
Creating movement in the city
The need for more exercise options in cities is also demonstrated by the city of Burgdorf's “downtown play and exercise concept”. The aim of this measure is to make the city center more inviting and movement-friendly. With the COVID-19 pandemic and an increasing online business world, it is more important than ever for cities to create spaces that bring people together and motivate them. [Stadtundgruen].
The concept includes a variety of measures that aim to make existing exercise potential visible and address different target groups. In particular, citizens' needs were surveyed in three participation events and it became apparent that young people often ask for meeting places in the city center. The majority also calls for traffic to be calmed down to create a more pleasant environment.
These developments clearly show that physical activity and exercise in the city is a cross-sectional task that affects numerous areas - from urban planning to social integration. Exercise is not only important for health, but also for coexistence and coexistence in urban areas.