For centuries, the Mühlbach and the surrounding meadows formed a natural boundary between Ober- and Nieder-Saulheim. Both places developed independently – with their own history, infrastructure, viticulture, fields, and a distinct identity. When new construction areas emerged in the 1960s and the two villages gradually became a common community, the desire for a unifying center also grew. The area between the districts was still fallow at that time, and the Mühlbach flowed through the site as a straightened channel. In 1988, the idea finally arose to create a green space that connects both places. However, due to financial difficulties, the plans remained unrealized for a long time. It wasn't until 2011 that the project was revisited and ultimately implemented. Today, the Mühlbach meanders through an approximately 14-hectare renatured floodplain landscape, where it once flowed along rigid banks. Willows, poplars, and alders shape the appearance of the riverbanks, while numerous bird species are once again nesting in the tall grass of the meadows.
