Paradise for Skaters: BMX and Skate Park Opened in Jena
On May 28, 2026, the modernized skate and BMX park in Jena’s Paradies was officially opened, offering optimized conditions for athletes of all levels.
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On May 28, 2026, the modernized skate and BMX park in Jena’s Paradies was officially opened, offering optimized conditions for athletes of all levels.
Jena, 18.05.2026 – The 15th Jenaer Firmenlauf reports a new participation record and is completely booked out. On Tuesday evening, 3,600 runners from over 200 companies will take to the course through the Paradiespark.
Jena, May 16, 2026. On Friday night, a 26-year-old man was brutally attacked and seriously injured by an unknown group of people in Jena’s Paradiespark. The police have launched an investigation and are searching for the group of perpetrators who fled the scene.
Serious incident in the center of Jena: A man has suffered severe injuries in the area of the Paradiespark. The police have immediately launched an investigation.
Jena, 06.05.2026. The popular Strand 22 in Paradiespark opens its doors for this year’s summer season on May 9. Visitors can expect a diverse program of electronic music, relaxation on the banks of the Saale, and special activities.
Jena, May 5, 2026 – Athletic and loud: The running group “Run Club Paradise” regularly draws attention in the Jena city center with techno beats. The community combines physical fitness with music and a positive atmosphere.
“Tell us your GLASHAUS story!” With this appeal, the Glashaus im Paradies e.V. is currently reaching out to the population of Jena to collect personal memories of the iconic glass pavilion in Paradiespark via postcards.
On Thursday afternoon, a violent confrontation occurred in Jena’s Paradiespark, leaving a man injured by a knife attack. The attacker fled the scene, and police have launched an investigation.
A new art project in the Jenaer Paradiespark aims to protect birds from fatal collisions with the glass pavilion. Students from the UniverSaale-Schule will be creating a colorful installation inside the building over the coming weeks.
The Jena Criminal Police are turning to the public with a renewed appeal for witnesses following a violent robbery in Paradiespark last November, during which a garment with a suspected political message was stolen.