Tallinn to create temporary recreation area near Linnahall — ERR News

In Tallinn, Estonia, an abandoned overgrown plot next to the Linnahall complex is planned to be transformed into a temporary recreation area by the end of the year, intended to last for approximately five years. ERR News reports.

Path to the beach and places to relax

The area behind the long-abandoned Soviet-era complex has already been cleared. By the end of the year, a pedestrian path to the beach is planned there.

The project is being implemented as part of a research initiative studying how to make urban spaces more comfortable for people while preserving some of the existing nature. Stella Laasi, project manager at Tallinn's Strategic Management Office, said the idea is to preserve the plot's natural character so that people can feel close to wildlife in the city center.

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Pavilion and space for children

The area will include a glass pavilion, picnic areas, an obstacle course and a children's climbing structure. Students at Tallinn University of Technology, TalTech, have also designed seating integrated into the former factory wall on the site.

According to Laasi, although the future recreation area is located behind Linnahall and is somewhat hidden from the main routes, it is intended to be accessible to everyone. The new elements are expected to make the space more attractive to families.

Opposite the site, the temporary beach sauna Logi Sauna is already operating and is popular with local residents and tourists. Its manager, Regina Viljasaar-Frenzel, stressed that such natural urban spaces attract people, while warning against excessive development of the area.