Wiesbaden lays the foundation stone for a mega sports park – opening in 2028!

Wiesbaden lays the foundation stone for a mega sports park – opening in 2028!

On August 7, 2023, the time had finally come: the laying of the foundation stone for the new Rheinhöhe sports park in Wiesbaden took place. At this important event, which was accompanied by a panel with city representatives, Mayor Gert-Uwe Mende highlighted the project's crucial role in urban development, sports promotion and climate protection. SEG managing director Roland Stöcklin was also present and presented the plans for the project, which is to be realized with an estimated budget of around 150 million euros. The news platform RheinMainVerlag reports that the sports park will be the second largest construction project in Wiesbaden after the RheinMain CongressCenter.

The new sports complex will offer a variety of facilities, including a 50-meter competition swimming pool, an ice rink and a modern sauna area. The ice rink is also used for various sports; In summer it turns into a roller sports arena. The popular Mainzer Straße leisure pool and the Henkell artificial ice rink will be replaced by this new leisure offering. The new building is aimed at schools, clubs, recreational athletes, families and those seeking relaxation.

Sustainability is a top priority

The project meets the highest ecological standards. Plans include the use of regional wood, a photovoltaic system, green roofs and the use of district heating. These environmentally friendly measures accompany the entire construction project, an aspect that is particularly emphasized in view of the increasingly important sustainability in the sports sector. According to the Federal Environment Ministry, the construction of ecologically sustainable sports infrastructure is a central concern, which is also reflected in the concept of the Rheinhöhe sports park.

The extensive leisure offering also includes a wellness area and gastronomy, so that both active athletes and those seeking relaxation get their money's worth. A new bus route as well as pedestrian and cycle paths will improve accessibility to the sports park. Completion is scheduled for late 2027 before the park is scheduled to open in 2028.

A look into the future

As already mentioned, laying the foundation stone is just the beginning. The accompanying time capsule, filled with symbolic objects such as a drone photo and a Rheingau wine, represents the close connection between tradition and future that this project embodies. With the Rheinhöhe sports park, the city of Wiesbaden shows that it has a good hand when it comes to promoting sport and community.

Overall, the Rheinhöhe sports park will not only be a change of scenery for many leisure activities, but also a symbol of social cohesion and sporting participation in Wiesbaden. The path has been paved and we can look forward to what is to come. There is great potential here for everyone involved and future users of the park. A city invests in its future, there is really something to be said for it!

For more information on the ecological aspects of sustainable sports infrastructure, visit the website Federal Environment Ministry.

Early discussions with residents and the support of the Biebrich local council show that the city of Wiesbaden's project is very popular with the population. If everything goes well, Wiesbaden residents will have many new sports options from 2028 - a development that you definitely shouldn't miss!

For detailed details on the laying of the foundation stone and the project itself, see the articles from RheinMainVerlag and Wiesbaden is alive be read.