Fennpfuhl: Rudolf-Seiffert-Park

Rudolf-Seiffert-Park is a central green space in Lichtenberg, surrounded by large housing estates and used for local recreation. The defining local feature of Rudolf-Seiffert-Park is the open landscape of paths, mature vegetation and spaces used for walking, play and informal recreation. How Rudolf-Seiffert-Park is used over the course of the day depends on seasonal change, longer sightlines and a noticeably quieter rhythm than on nearby built-up streets. Rudolf-Seiffert-Park lies in the borough of Lichtenberg, about 4.7 km east of central Berlin. The transitions from Rudolf-Seiffert-Park toward Rathaus Lichtenberg and Fennpfuhlpark are gradual, marked by changes in building form, traffic and greenery. Around Rudolf-Seiffert-Park, even a few minutes on foot can bring noticeable changes in noise, greenery and access to everyday services. Together, these elements make the everyday value of a green space that is more than a visual backdrop central to the identity of Rudolf-Seiffert-Park.