The park was created on the site of the former medieval moat and earthwork fortifications that once defended the city.
It is one of the oldest public parks in Germany, established as part of a city-wide urban renewal project in the 1830s.
The layout purposefully ignores rigid geometric patterns in favor of the 'picturesque' style favored by the British landscape movement.
The park contains the last remaining medieval defensive tower, the Oderturm-adjacent 'Lumpenturm', embedded into the surrounding green space.
Rare tree species within the park include the Ginkgo biloba and several varieties of Caucasian firs.
Lennépark is an English-style landscape garden located in the center of Frankfurt (Oder), stretching approximately 800 meters along the former city fortifications. Designed by Peter Joseph Lenné in 1834, the park serves as a green belt transitioning from the historic town center toward the residential districts. It features a diverse collection of domestic and exotic tree species, including rare specimens introduced during the 19th century. The park incorporates sections of the old medieval city wall and defensive towers as integral design elements. A notable feature is the 19th-century bronze monument of the park's namesake, Peter Joseph Lenné. The site is a registered historical monument protected for its role in German landscape architecture. Water features, including small ponds and remnants of the former city moat, characterize the topography. Wide gravel pathways provide accessibility across the long, narrow layout of the park.
The elevated path near the central fountain, which provides a view of the park's winding layout framed by historic masonry.
Enter from the northern end near the city center to walk the length of the park toward the southern residential areas.
Look for the interpretive plaques along the paths that explain the history of the defensive fortifications.
The park is significantly quieter during weekday mornings compared to weekend afternoons.
Do not attempt to climb the historical wall ruins, as they are fragile, protected structures.
