Didn’t Susanna “Sanna” Dahl ever think a park would bear her name? We’re standing in Sannadalsparken. It’s a vibrant green space in the heart of Gröndal. This park offers a place to relax and play.
Sannadalsparken stretches along the southern side of Gröndalsvägen. Look across the street. You’ll see the iconic Terrasshus. To the west, the Gröndal Church building connects seamlessly. The park even includes the slope of Sannadalsberget. It reaches up to the buildings in Ljuskronan and Ljussaxen. The path extending to Charlottendal is also part of Sannadalsparken.
Originally, this parkland was established in the early 1940s. It featured a park area for children. There was a ball field and a wading pool. A wall once stood here. It prevented children from running onto the busy Gröndalsvägen.
The park underwent renovations and expansions in the 1990s. Between 2011 and 2012, Sannadalsparken experienced a complete makeover. A new wading pool was added. New playground equipment appeared. A skateboard ramp was installed. There is even a sand area for playing boules.
The grand reopening took place on September 28 2012. The band Cool Pans performed. They played music on oil drums. What a fun day that must have been!
Sannadalsparken gets its name from a long-gone farm. It was called Sannadal. The farm was built around 1885. It was named after Susanna “Sanna” Dahl. She lived from 1850 to 1921. Susanna was the wife of Carl Johan Lovén. He was the first owner and a war archivist.
Sannadal farm was located just west of Charlottendal. It was near today’s Sannadalsvägen. The farm was torn down in the late 1930s. Stockholmshem built apartment buildings for families here. The oldest part of Sannadalsparken was created in the late 1930s.
Today, you’ll find a modern playground. It features climbing structures and swings. There’s a sandpit and playhouses with slides. An asphalted ball court with basketball hoops sits nearby. For the little ones, the wading pool provides cool relief on hot days. The pool is open from weeks 21 to 34. Remember the rules though. No dogs are allowed.
Sannadalsparken is more than just a park. It is a place with a story. It is a place where history meets modern life. Take a moment to appreciate this space. Think of Sanna Dahl. Her name lives on in this vibrant park. It’s a legacy of joy and recreation for generations to come.