The park was created specifically for the 2001 Landesgartenschau (State Garden Show).
The on-site Klipp-Klapp Children's Museum is located inside a historic, restored water mill.
The Axtbach stream was renaturalized as part of the park's landscaping to improve local biodiversity.
The park grounds serve as a permanent educational site for 'Learning in Nature' programs for school children.
The park features a dedicated 'Garden of the Senses' designed to accommodate accessibility needs.
It contains a high-ropes course that utilizes the mature tree population of the former river valley.
The Four Seasons Park (Vier-Jahreszeiten-Park) in Oelde was established as the site of the first North Rhine-Westphalia State Garden Show in 2001. The park spans approximately 20 hectares and integrates the Axtbach river valley into its landscape design. It features a dedicated children's museum, the 'Klipp-Klapp,' housed in a former water mill. The grounds include a high-rope garden, diverse themed gardens, and a large lake. An outdoor stage hosts various cultural events throughout the year. The park is managed as a public space focusing on environmental education and leisure activities. Extensive walking paths connect the various botanical displays and recreational zones. The site remains a regional focal point for both local recreation and organized outdoor festivities.
The wooden bridge overlooking the renaturalized Axtbach stream and the adjacent water mill.
Bring a picnic, as there are many designated green areas and benches throughout the park.
Visit the Klipp-Klapp museum early in the day if you are traveling with children, as it is a popular destination.
Wear comfortable walking shoes to navigate the varied terrain and extensive path network.
Do not attempt to feed the waterfowl, as it disrupts the ecological balance of the park's ponds.
The park remains open year-round, though some seasonal attractions like the high-rope course and specific kiosks may operate on reduced schedules during winter months.
Dogs must be kept on a short leash; swimming in the lakes is strictly prohibited.
