The extent to which bombings and fighting at the end of the war affected the park can no longer be clearly understood. After the war, however, large-scale rubble and debris were buried in the Wuhlheide and trees were cut down due to a lack of fuel.
It is also undisputed that the establishment of the Soviet headquarters in Karlshorst and the associated establishment of a military camp in the former forced labour camp on the sports field as well as an extensive ammunition depot directly opposite, had devastating consequences for the original Public Park. The areas adjacent to the camp were used as a training ground. Over time, the area was successively expanded for military use.
Whether toboggan run, hedge garden, terraces, historic children’s playground or paddling pool – all of this has disappeared or is only visible in rudimentary traces. Thus bit by bit they were gradually forgotten. Whether toboggan run, hedge garden, terraces, historic children’s playground or paddling pool – all of this has disappeared or is only visible in rudimentary traces.
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