The Urban Sports Park concept – how niche sports are becoming an offering for many users

In the “Sports & Leisure Facilities” section of the 03/2021 issue of Playground@Landscape magazine, Dr. Veith Kilberth (Landska­te GmbH) shows how the “Urban Sports Park” concept makes niche sports accessible to many—from skateboarding and BMX to parkour, pump tracks, and calisthenics. Using the example of the “Am Eisteich” meeting and leisure sports center in Hof, Kilberth explains how diversity, intergenerationality, and different skill levels are translated into an inclusive park layout that combines informal sports, quality of stay, and a lively scene culture.

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