Diakonissengarten Oberesslingen: A green paradise for families!

Diakonissengarten Oberesslingen: A green paradise for families!

The Diakonissengarten in Oberesslingen, a park-like area, is particularly valued by residents and visitors. At a time when retreat and nature are becoming increasingly important, this garden offers peace and diverse opportunities for encounters. More and more families and groups are using this place to meet and enjoy nature. The women's group that regularly organizes picnics in the garden is a good example of this. While the children are active on the playground, the adults enjoy the relaxed atmosphere.

The Diakonissengarten, which lies between Hirschlandstrasse, Kreuzstrasse and Diakonissenweg, is an approximately 0.6 hectare park and the fourth largest in Esslingen. It was first mentioned in 1442 and was owned by the Evangelische Diakonissenanstalt Stuttgart from 1880 onwards. After several years in private ownership, the city of Esslingen acquired the site in 1978 and opened the park to the public in 1984. A playground sign on Kreuzstrasse provides information about the rules and points out the obligation to supervise.

A meeting place for families

The playground in the Diakonissengarten is a popular meeting place for families and offers a variety of leisure activities. Here children can play on climbing frames and swings while adults make themselves comfortable on benches. As kindernavi.de reports, the playground is ideal for trips with children in the area. Visitors are invited to share their experiences and pictures of the playground, which leads to a lively exchange among users.

The positive atmosphere in this garden is not only shaped by the activities of the visitors, but also by the countless encounters that take place here. A group of women recently had a picnic for the festival of sacrifice and reported friendly interactions with other park visitors.

Activities and offers for young people

An active program for young people takes place in the Nexus youth center, particularly near the Deaconess Garden. This house offers creative and inclusive leisure activities, such as [Esslinger Newspaper](https://www.esslinger-zeitung.de/sonderthemen/stadtteil-und-kreisserie-79736/kfz/diakonissengarten-oberesslingen-paradies-ecke-natur-spielplatz-ruhe-begegnung-familien-aktiontage- 243227?utm_source=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.esslinger-zeitung.de%2F&utm_medium=teaser_box&utm_campaign=Handel%26Gewerbe&utm_term=Diakonissengarten+Oberesslingen%3A+Gr%C3%BCnes+Paradies+um+die+Ecke) reported. This includes a free lunch offer called “Kitchen Battle,” which is tailored to various dietary needs.

The open meetings for young people take place from Tuesday to Saturday and also offer programs for children. Recent activities included a visit to the White Rose Memorial in Ulm, which shows how diverse the Nexus' offerings are.

The deaconess garden and the nearby Nexus youth center not only represent quiet retreats, but also lively meeting places that promote community and exchange within Esslingen.