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But the South Park also impresses with its diversity, which it offers to visitors. With 70 ha, it is the largest park in Düsseldorf. In South Park, you will find a petting zoo, several playgrounds, restaurants, and beautiful nature. The garden is divided into three parts:

• Volksgarten: The Volksgarten was created in 1895/96 and was back then the only option for relaxation. Today, the garden with its pond, green meadows, and beautiful avenues is a romantic and harmonious place. 
• In front of the dike: This part of South Park originated from an old industrial area, of which nothing can be seen today. The ponds with water lilies, the bloom splendor, and the adjacent flower meadow make the area a natural oasis. The flood dike offers a great viewpoint.
• In the gardens: A special feature here is above all the 600 m long water axis. In this part of the park, you can discover 16 different themed gardens; among others, you will find a dahlia, fragrance, and rose garden.

Another green excursion destination is the wildlife park in the Grafenberger Forest. The park is open daily and free of charge. In the wildlife park, you can discover fallow deer and roe deer, but also wild boars, pheasants, and partridges. In the predator enclosure, you will see foxes, wildcats, raccoons, and polecats. On the forest educational trail, you can learn a lot about the local fauna and flora.