Neumünster opens sports field for children: vandalism is no longer an issue!

Neumünster opens sports field for children: vandalism is no longer an issue!

Movement is very important in Neumünster! While the summer holidays are in full swing, children like Fatima (11), Zennun (10) and Ömer (8) can use the Mühlenhofschule sports field. Mayor Tobias Bergmann has made the decision to open the square every day from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. - a premiere that ensures a lot of joy and fun. This move comes at a time when the square has remained closed due to concerns about vandalism and litter. The kn online reports that the caretaker locks and unlocks the place every day to prevent vandalism, while neighbors keep a close eye on what's happening.

Concerns about vandalism are not entirely unfounded. At many schools we are seeing increased damage to sports equipment, graffiti and other destruction. Like the website School knowledge plus As explained, in such cases the polluters themselves are liable - and not always without restrictions. For example, children under the age of seven are not liable for any damage they cause. These legal framework conditions could be used as an opportunity to keep an eye on the responsibilities of parents and children, especially when it comes to playgrounds and school sports.

Opening of sports fields – a new approach

The opening of the sports field during the school holidays is intended to provide new access to school sports. The motivation behind it is clear: to create a safe place to play during the hottest time of the year, when children are often at home. Bergmann emphasizes that it is often not the local children who are responsible for the vandalism. Good neighbors play an important role in keeping the sports facilities clean and in good condition.

Another factor is the cleaning of the system by the technical operations center, which takes place two to three times a week. This ensures that children can play in a clean environment. And if the test phase is successful, other school sports fields in the city could also be opened to the public. A look at the Vicelin School shows that vandalism is also an issue there; Video surveillance was even installed here.

An outlook on the next steps

At the entrance to the sports field there is a sign with the opening times and the request for cleanliness. The city administration is planning a summary with the children, the school and the residents at the beginning of September to discuss their experiences and wishes. The aim is to ensure that the sports field remains a place for meeting and playing, not only during the summer holidays but also beyond. There is great hope that the facilities will be treated with respect, and who knows – perhaps the children playing together will help get the “vandalism problem” under control.