Overview
- The redesigned park officially opened Tuesday on the former Egelpfuhlpark site near Heerstraße Nord, where Jonny K. lived.
- New amenities include playgrounds, sports areas, a park stage, yoga lawn, dog runs, panoramic swings, and a sculpture honoring him.
- The overhaul cost about €8 million financed through Berlin’s “Nachhaltige Erneuerung” program, following a multi-year planning and build.
- Violence prevention guided the concept with I Am Jonny e. V. playing a central role and a park council fostering resident input.
- Governing Mayor Kai Wegner joined local officials and Jonny’s sister Tina K. for the opening ceremony.