By Sandro Röllig

Safe splashing: MUNK Group provides mobile playpens for the youngest visitors at the Waldbad outdoor pool

Even safer swimming at Waldbad Günzburg: Four new, high-quality playpens are now available for the youngest visitors. They offer toddlers a protected area while parents change, look after other siblings, or are unable to be with their child for a short time. This prevents little ones from running toward the water unsupervised, effectively avoiding dangerous situations.

The idea for this family-friendly safety solution came from Lothar Böck, CEO of Stadtwerke Günzburg, and Josef Fritz, operator of the Waldbad restaurant “Esstisch bei Joe.” A committed partner from the neighborhood, the MUNK Group, was found to implement the idea: the family-owned company from the neighboring Donauried industrial park had the playpens specially made and provided them to the Waldbad free of charge.
“As a company with deep roots in Günzburg, safety in our home region is particularly important to us—especially for the little ones. With the new playpens, we want to help families enjoy the summer at the Waldbad in an even more relaxed way,” explains Ferdinand Munk, owner and managing director of the Munk Group.

Their guiding principle is safety. Made in Germany, the Munk Group brings its products to where they are needed most: to the people on site – thereby making a practical contribution to relaxed visits to outdoor pools. The playpens are robust, durable, and flexible, mounted on casters. They can be used in different areas of the pool as needed – wherever parents and staff need them most.

With the new equipment, the Waldbad Günzburg lives up to its claim of offering not only swimming fun, but also a safe environment for all age groups – especially for families with small children. Lothar Böck, CEO of Stadtwerke, says: “With the new playpens, we are creating an even safer and more family-friendly environment at the Waldbad. Local partnerships show how pragmatic commitment to the community works.”

The playpens are now available for hire in the children’s paddling pool area and inside the kiosk.

The MUNK Group presents four playpens for the safety of the youngest bathers to the initiators Lothar Böck, CEO of Stadtwerke Günzburg, and Josef Fritz, operator of “Esstisch bei Joe.”
In the picture you can see from left to right: Maria Fritz, Andrea Fritz with children Anton and Elisa (leaseholders of “Esstisch bei Joe”), Günther Münzing (swimming instructor), Ruth and Ferdinand Munk, Alexander Werdich (management and company owner of MUNK Group), Ludwig Munk, and Lothar Böck.
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By Sandro Röllig

Renovation of the two changing rooms at the Waldbad outdoor pool.

You have probably already noticed that the two changing rooms by the pools have been freshly renovated!
Members of the Waldbad Günzburg e.V. support association renovated the changing rooms.
The changing rooms are available to everyone in addition to the regular changing rooms in the new and old buildings of the Waldbad. After more than 20 years, time had left its mark on the changing rooms, which is why renovation was urgently needed. The Waldbad Günzburg e.V. support association took care of this without further ado. Among other things, new doors and support beams were installed and the exterior cladding was renewed. In addition, they were given a fresh coat of light blue paint. The Waldbad Günzburg e.V. support association would like to thank the HolzArt Johannes Theer carpentry workshop, which donated the doors and support bars for the project. All other expenses necessary for the renovation of the changing rooms were covered by donations. The Waldbad Günzburg, an important sports and leisure facility in Günzburg, now once again has two fully functional changing rooms near the pool, which shine in new splendor.

Text: Nino Röllig, Stadtwerke Günzburg
Photo: Sandro Röllig, Stadtwerke Günzburg

The photo shows the members of the Förderverein Waldbad Günzburg e.V. association who renovated the changing rooms (from left to right: Helmut Lochbrunner, Johann Stelzle, Bernd Röllig).
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New drinking water fountain at the Waldbad

Public utilities promote sustainability and health.

As you already know, the entrance area, including the forecourt, was redesigned as part of the new construction at the Waldbad. A central element is the new public drinking fountain, which is accessible to everyone free of charge and helps to quench the thirst of more than just visitors.

Water is one of our most precious resources. In view of the global challenges posed by climate change—hotter, longer periods of drought, and increasing water demand—the municipal utilities and the city of Günzburg are sending a clear signal for climate protection, health, and quality of life. Our municipal utilities board says: “With the new drinking water fountain at the Waldbad, we are providing easy access to high-quality drinking water. In this way, we are helping citizens and visitors to act sustainably and obtain supplies free of charge.”

We deliberately chose the location directly at the Waldbad, as it is one of the most frequented places in the city. Its proximity to the fitness trail and the Danube Cycle Path makes it an ideal spot for athletes, hikers, and cyclists, who can easily refresh themselves here. The drinking water fountain is freely accessible during the frost-free period. The project was significantly supported by the Water Management Office and the Bavarian State Ministry for the Environment and Consumer Protection.

As a second location, Stadtwerke Günzburg has been operating the drinking water fountain at Wätteplatz for several years. Mayor Gerhard Jauernig emphasizes the importance of the fountains: “Water is our most valuable resource. With the new drinking water fountains, we are making an important contribution to public services in our city. We ensure that everyone has access to clean, free drinking water and are also sending a clear signal for responsible treatment of our environment.”

Text: Michael Lindner, City of Günzburg; Sandro Röllig, Stadtwerke Günzburg
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Public utility company CEO Lothar Böck (right) and Mayor Gerhard Jauernig test the new drinking water fountain in front of the Waldbad outdoor pool.
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