Jim B.
Yelp
So, one of the nicer parks I've visited in Berlin. Big hill to climb, great view, epic Hohenzollern monument pile at the top and a waterfall to boot.
Details: The east side is more 'natural' with trails and heavy vegetation. Probably a lovely ramble in the summertime. The center is a man made waterfall course that seems like its da bomb when its on - I sadly visited in November when it was shut down. Kind of a fail, but yeah - frozen water can do some damage to deals like this. Although, given water is still standing there, not sure why they don't keep it running... killing the fountains long before snow time makes little sense to me, but I'm from Florida, what do I know about winter?
The west side of the park is flatter and more 'park like'. Wide open spaces, nice trees, a few benches (yeah, could seriously add a lot more of those) and plenty of lawns. SW corner has a soccer field (ok kickball, or whatever you call it) and a beer garden... that is also closed in November. Kids play park was in use and looks like its well loved - no matter the weather.
NW corner has a masonry entry deal that looks as it it was last maintained when the Kaiser was still in charge... there appears to be some construction activity on that when i visited today - hopefully that is in the process of updating / restoration. Its a cool feature, just one that needs some love.
Verdict: I'd be a regular visitor if that was my 'hood - and its worth a trip even if its not. Plus, lots of shopping & restaurants and such on the main drag in front of the park.