With these temporary play streets, the city creates more space for children, families, and neighborhoods—right in the heart of the community and free of through traffic.

On selected days, sections of streets are temporarily closed to motorized traffic. Instead of cars, the streetscape is then filled with children playing, neighborhood interactions, and creative activities. Whether it’s jumping games, riding scooters, playing ball, or simply spending time together—the play streets offer a wide range of opportunities for active leisure activities in public spaces. 

The goal of the initiative is to improve the quality of life in the neighborhoods, create safe play spaces for children, and strengthen social cohesion. The play streets expressly invite all residents to participate—whether through their own play activities, neighborhood events, or simply by sharing the experience of public space together. The initiative is implemented in close collaboration with children’s, youth, and neighborhood centers, the German Child Protection Association (Deutscher Kinderschutzbund e.V.), and local initiatives. Residents are informed in advance about road closures and organizational details.