Friedrichshagen: Hirschgarten

Hirschgarten is a small green recreational area embedded in a residential environment, offering local open space. At Hirschgarten, the local character comes from the open landscape of paths, mature vegetation and spaces used for walking, play and informal recreation. The everyday rhythm of Hirschgarten is shaped by seasonal change, longer sightlines and a noticeably quieter rhythm than on nearby built-up streets. Hirschgarten lies in the borough of Treptow-Köpenick, about 16 km southeast of central Berlin. Hirschgarten merges gradually into Alt-Friedrichshagen and Mittelheide; building scale, street activity and open space change before any clear boundary is felt. The immediate streets and open spaces give Hirschgarten a recognisable local identity of its own. The character of Hirschgarten is clearest along everyday routes between homes, public space and nearby destinations. This gives Hirschgarten a distinctive quality: the everyday value of a green space that is more than a visual backdrop.