Healthy in the park
"Health in the park" campaign day
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.
Together with numerous local partners - including a tip: tap e. V., AWO, inpeos e.V., Jugendkirche, KKH, AOK PLUS, Stadtmission e. V. and the Chemnitz City Sports Association - visitors can expect a varied programme.
Among other things, the programme includes:
- Outdoor exercise and dexterity course
- Creative craft activities
- Join in with healthy eating
- Small health and coordination tests
- Smoothie bike
... and much more.
The morning programme from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. is primarily aimed at children of kindergarten and primary school age. In the afternoon from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., all citizens of the neighbourhood are welcome to take part.
<pProgramme
Offers in the morning (9 am to 2 pm)
Special offers for daycare centres and primary schools
Experience & enjoy tap water (a tip: tap e.V.).)
Infused water with fruit and herbs, wheel of fortune with small prizes and information about drinking water
Play & Exercise on the course (Chemnitz Youth Church)
EzyRoller parkour, Kubb and giant Jenga to try out
Yoga for children (Heim GmbH, Interdisciplinary Early Intervention Centre Chemnitz & Reitbahnhaus)
Playful yoga sessions to promote relaxation and body awareness
Offering in the afternoon (2 to 5 pm)
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Experience exercise (AOK PLUS)
Cornhole, exercise cube, balance board and ladder golf to try out
"Island of good thoughts" - hands-on & information stand (AWO and school social work of the Georgius-Agricola-Gymnasium & Oberschule "Am Hartmannplatz")
Creative hands-on activities relating to well-being and stress management, such as "Fishing for feel-good moments", "Postcard to myself" or "Stress-Way-Throwing"
Social skills and violence prevention (Inpeos e. V. WKG and WKK)
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Cooperative games and information under the motto "Playful hours are won hours"
Addiction prevention to join in (Inpeos e.V. WKK)
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Interactive quiz formats and surveys on consumption-related topics
Dementia Parkour (City of Chemnitz, Social Welfare Office)
Recreate everyday situations and gain insights into life with dementia
MoKo-Fit exercise programme (TU Chemnitz)
Presentation of the project and exercise groups (especially for senior citizens)
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Presentation of mobile youth work (AJZ Streetwork)
Button design on the topic of young people and health
Presentation of the project "Development and consolidation of regional care structures for relatives of mentally ill people in Saxony" (WEGE e.V.)
Information on support options for relatives and help in setting up self-help and counselling structures in
Saxony
All-day programme (9 am to 5 pm)
Smoothie bike (Office for Health and Prevention)
Mix your own healthy drinks
Juggling taster course (Georgius-Agricola-Gymnasium)
Introduction to the basics of juggling
Creative workshop & Graffiti project (AWO Chemnitz)
Fabric bag design and insights into the project "We are the fan project Chemnitz"
Exercise & Inclusive relaxation (Heim GmbH, Interdisciplinary Early Intervention Centre Chemnitz & Reitbahnhaus)
Inclusive yoga and taster sessions in aqua fitness and PEKIP (Prague Parent-Child Programme)
Small functional health checks (KKH)
Tests on coordination, balance, hand strength and lung function
Creative activities for feelings & family (Stadtmission Chemnitz e.V. - Life Counselling Centre)
Crafting rage balls, emotional clocks and worry eaters as well as "parent testimony"
Sports course & information on "Open Sports Sunday" (Chemnitz City Sports Association)
Themed walks
Art walk (ASB) at 2.30 pm
A guided art walk through the park from the perspective of people with a disability takes place at 2.30 pm. The event invites visitors on an interactive journey of discovery with five stations where historical and artistic content is brought to life. Through targeted changes of perspective - for example with the help of wheelchairs, simulations of visual impairments or hearing protection - participants gain new insights and are sensitised to different realities of life.
If you are interested, please register in advance at https://mitdenken.sachsen.de/1064599.
Participatory walk on the topic of "Lively Park of the OdF" (Arbeit und Leben Sachsen e.V.) at 3.30 pm
The participatory walk through the park is intended to collect ideas and perspectives on how the park can be made even more lively and attractive in the future. Interested parties are cordially invited to contribute their ideas and suggestions.</p
<p>If you are interested, please register in advance at https://mitdenken.sachsen.de/1064902.
