Petrispark

It was the flowers that sparked the turnaround. When Trier was due to host the State Garden Show in 2004, it was soon agreed that the gardens should last longer than just one summer. The French army had been stationed up here until 1999 – and there was now an opportunity for a sustainable conversion project. Anyone who walks through the Petrispark today will admit the project was a success. Apart from one hall bearing the sign ‘Tank repair workshop’ at the end of the newly created residential area, there is virtually no trace of the complex’s military past.

Instead, nature has continued to be the main focus. Among the gardens to have remained are those of Trier’s eight twin cities: Weimar, Metz (France), Ascoli Piceno (Italy), Gloucester (England), s´Herzogenbosch (Netherlands), Pula (Croatia), Nagaoka (Japan) and Fort Worth (Texas, USA). A Luxembourgish garden, Roman garden, volcano garden, regional garden and Chinese landscaped garden by twin city Xiamen have now also been added. In summer, there is a very popular water playground for children, with adjacent oversize sandpit, climbing frame and giant slide, while plays are held for children in the covered 'Lottoforum', a small, semi-circular auditorium. And for adult Petrispark visitors, there’s a beach-volleyball court and football field, a half pipe, a joint-friendly woodchip trail for joggers, and hiking trails. Picnic facilities and dining establishments make for a perfect family excursion.

Petrispark is freely accessible free of charge.The park sections Sattelpark, Staudenbänder, Gärten der Partnerstädte and Garten der Region have the following opening hours:

January - March: 08.30 - 18.00
April - 15 September: 08.30 - 22.00
16 September - 15 October: 08.30 - 20.00
16 October - December: 08.30 - 18.00