[2] Zionskirchplatz was created during the development of the new Berlin quarter based on the Hobrecht-Plan of 1862 in Department XI as Platz D. In accordance with the ideas of the Berlin City Council, the garden architect Joseph Pertl was commissioned to design the striking intersection of five streets in an appealing manner, at the same time as the neighbouring Arkonaplatz.

Around the church, four densely planted rows of lime trees and between them strips of lawn formed a continuous green area.

[3] In the almost 150 years since the square was inaugurated, a number of changes and replantings have been made which deviated greatly from the original design plan.

Apart from walkers and churchgoers, the square directly in front of the church entrance was regularly used by an eco-market.

When the weather is fine, the parish opens a café in front of the church on Sunday afternoons.