Healthy in the park
"Healthy in the Park" event on 28 August 2026
On 12 June 2026 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., the "Healthy in the Park" day of action will take place in the Park of the Victims of Fascism.
The event is part of the "Health in the Neighbourhood" funding programme, which is coordinated by the Chemnitz Office for Health and Prevention. The aim of this event is to present regional providers in the fields of health, exercise and prevention and to highlight low-threshold, neighbourhood-based services for children, families and senior citizens.
Together with numerous local partners - including a tip: tap e. V., AWO, Jugendkirche, KKH, AOK PLUS, Stadtmission e. V. and the Chemnitz City Sports Association - visitors can expect a varied programme.
The programme includes
- Outdoor exercise and skill course
- creative handicrafts
- hands-on activities centred around healthy eating
- small health and coordination tests
- smoothie bike
... and much more.
From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., the day of action is intended in particular for kindergarten groups and primary schools; from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., the event is also open to families and senior citizens from the neighbourhood.
The action day is part of the “Health in the Neighbourhood” support programme. The aim of the project is to bring health promotion directly into the neighbourhoods, to connect regional stakeholders, and to make low-threshold services visible and accessible to different target groups. At the same time, the aim is to strengthen public spaces as places for socialising, physical activity and prevention.
A varied programme of hands-on activities has been organised for the event in collaboration with various local organisations and partners. Visitors can look forward to, amongst other things, outdoor fitness and agility courses, creative craft activities, initiatives focusing on healthy eating, short health and coordination tests, and a smoothie bike. The programme is complemented by numerous information and hands-on stands, which invite visitors to try things out, find out more and exchange ideas.
In addition, two themed walks are on offer. The ASB is organising an art walk through the park from the perspective of people with disabilities. Furthermore, Arbeit und Leben Sachsen e. V. is inviting visitors to join a participatory walk on the theme of ‘The OdF’s Vibrant Park’. Advance registration is required for both walks (see below).
We look forward to welcoming you to the “Gesund im Park” action day!
Programme
Experience & enjoy tap water (a tip: tap e.V.)
Infused water with fruit and herbs, a wheel of fortune with small prizes, and information on all aspects of drinking water
Games & activity on the obstacle course (Chemnitz Youth Church)
EzyRoller parkour, Kubb and giant Jenga to try out
Yoga for children (Heim GmbH, Chemnitz Interdisciplinary Early Intervention Centre & Reitbahnhaus)
Playful yoga sessions to promote relaxation and body awareness
‘Island of Positive Thoughts’ – hands-on & information stand (AWO and the school social work team at Georgius-Agricola-Gymnasium & the ‘Am Hartmannplatz’ Secondary School)
Creative hands-on activities centred on wellbeing and stress management, such as ‘Fishing for moments of wellbeing’, ‘A postcard to myself’ or ‘Stress-away throw’
Hands-on addiction prevention (Inpeos e.V. WKK)
Interactive quizzes and surveys on substance-related topics
Dementia Parkour (City of Chemnitz, Social Services)
Experiencing everyday situations and gaining insights into life with dementia
MoKo-Fit exercise programme (Chemnitz University of Technology)
Presentation of the project and exercise groups (particularly for older people)
Presentation on mobile youth work (AJZ Streetwork)
Designing badges on the theme of young people and health
Presentation of the project ‘Establishing and consolidating regional support structures for relatives of people with mental health conditions in Saxony’ (WEGE e.V.)
Information on support options for relatives and assistance in establishing self-help and counselling structures in
Saxony
Smoothie Bike (Office for Health and Prevention)
Mix your own healthy drinks
Creative workshop & Graffiti Project (AWO Chemnitz)
Design your own cloth bags and gain an insight into the ‘Wir sind das Fanprojekt Chemnitz’ project
Exercise & Relaxation for all (Heim GmbH, Chemnitz Interdisciplinary Early Intervention Centre & Reitbahnhaus)
Inclusive yoga as well as taster sessions in aqua fitness and PEKIP (Prague Parent-Child Programme)
Simple functional health checks (KKH)
Tests for coordination, balance, hand strength and lung function
Creative activities for emotions & family (Stadtmission Chemnitz e.V. – Life Counselling Centre)
Making anger balls, emotion clocks and worry-eaters, as well as ‘parent reports’
Sports circuit & Information on ‘Open Sports Sunday’ (Stadtsportbund Chemnitz e.V.)
Themed walks
Art walk (ASB) at 2.30 pm
A guided art walk through the park, viewed from the perspective of people with disabilities, will take place at 2.30 pm. The event invites participants on an interactive journey of discovery with five stops, where historical and artistic content is brought to life. Through deliberate shifts in perspective – for example, using wheelchairs, simulations of visual impairments or ear protectors – participants gain new insights and become more aware of different realities of life.
If you are interested, please register in advance at https://mitdenken.sachsen.de/1064599.
Participatory walk on the theme ‘Bringing the OdF Park to Life’ (Arbeit und Leben Sachsen e.V.) at 4.00 pm
The aim of this participatory walk through the park is to gather ideas and perspectives on how the park can be made even more vibrant and attractive in the future. Anyone interested is warmly invited to share their ideas and suggestions.
If you are interested, please register in advance at https://mitdenken.sachsen.de/1064902.
