The park was established in the 1960s on land that was formerly used as a post-war debris dump.
The central lake, Öjendorfer See, reaches depths of up to 10 meters in its deepest sections.
The park grounds cover an area approximately equivalent to 150 football pitches.
The landscape design includes a dedicated 'flower meadow' section to support local insect populations.
A portion of the park is managed as a bird sanctuary, restricting access to specific shoreline areas.
Öjendorfer Park is a 110-hectare recreational area located in eastern Hamburg, straddling the border with Glinde. Its most defining feature is the Öjendorfer See, a large artificial lake created during the extraction of sand for urban construction. The park serves as a green lung for the Billstedt and Jenfeld districts, featuring extensive meadows and forested sections. It was developed on the site of former agricultural fields and debris disposal areas after World War II. The landscape includes designated swimming zones at the lake, alongside expansive lawns for sunbathing. Cycling paths and jogging tracks span the entire perimeter, providing connectivity to the surrounding residential outskirts.
The wooden footbridge spanning the narrowest section of the lake at sunset.
Bring a picnic blanket as the park features vast open lawns but limited permanent seating.
Check local water quality reports online before swimming, as the lake is monitored by health authorities during summer.
Utilize the designated barbecue areas if you plan to grill, as fires are strictly prohibited elsewhere.
Do not attempt to swim in areas marked for nature conservation or bird protection.
Swimming areas are supervised by lifeguards primarily during the summer season.
Public barbecue use is restricted to marked zones; swimming is permitted only in designated lake areas.
