The courses will start on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, and run until October 26, 2025, taking place in Reuterpark and at the inclusive outdoor fitness facilities at Rigal'sche Wiese in Bad Godesberg, at the Dransdorf sports field and, as of this year, at the Schwarzrheindorf sports field. The latter three facilities were built in 2024 as part of the “Modern Sports Facilities” funding program.

The exercises promote motor skills, strength, endurance and coordination to strengthen the various large muscle groups. The level is broad-based so that everyone can take part, regardless of fitness level. The project was initiated by the Health Department and the Sports and Pool Department of the City of Bonn, in cooperation with the Office for Social Affairs and Housing and the Office for Children, Young People and Families. It is financed by the Techniker Krankenkasse health insurance provider. 

“I am delighted that the project has got off to such a good start in 2024 and that citizens can take advantage of the various training opportunities at the outdoor fitness facilities we have set up in Bonn,” says Stefan Günther, Head of the Sports and Pool Office. “The aim of the offers is to promote the joy of outdoor exercise and thus also the health of the people in Bonn. Many thanks to our cooperation partners for their support,” adds Susanne Engels, Head of the Health Department.

“Exercise in the fresh air not only improves physical fitness and general well-being, the feedback from participants also shows us that social interaction in the city districts is enhanced, which makes us very happy,” says Frank Wirtz, Health Promotion and Prevention Advisor in the Living Environments department at Techniker Krankenkasse. 

“It's great to see how 'Draußen Aktiv' has been so well received over the past year. This project helps to ensure that people of all ages and fitness levels have the opportunity to get active together. Stadtsportbund Bonn is very happy to support the project, as it makes an important contribution to promoting exercise and health in our city. We are delighted to be involved again this year and hope that many Bonn residents will benefit from this great offer,” says Ute Pilger, first chairwoman of Stadtsportbund Bonn.