Then, from 2016, the fallow land became a green area, which was completed in 2020 with just a few missing additions. As a "Park of Change", under the working title "District Park Hassel" or most beautifully under the new name "Glückaufpark Hassel" (various spellings, including "Glückauf-Park" or "Glückauf Park"), a hilly landscape awaits visitors today, which is criss-crossed by paved paths and which can be used by cyclists and walkers.
There is a small lake in the middle. Benches near the shore allow for a little rest overlooking the water. This collects in part from rainwater from the site and, as a retention basin, is a small contribution to flood protection in the city. In the western part, a high hill invites you to climb up the zigzag paths and see the park from above. The large Oberscholven heap with its two wind turbines, the highest mining heap in the Ruhr area, can not only be seen from there. It stands out from many locations in the park behind the Hassel houses when looking west. A skater park will be added near this lookout hill. Parts of the park in the southern area are used for agriculture again, a small area is forested. [...]
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