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The playground

Playgrounds are places where people of all ages In 1971, the requirements for good playground

can come together, no matter whether they planning were compiled in DIN 18034. A review
are in densely populated cities or in the coun- is conducted every five years to assess whether
tryside. Children and teenagers can meet here, this standard needs revising. It has to be revi-
young parents can swap experiences, older peo- sed every ten years. The aim of this is to design

ple can watch the children playing and maintain playgrounds in such a way that they are fun and
their social contacts. When it comes to the de- inclusive for all users.
sign of playgrounds, there are many good ideas
and plans that are neither suitable for children

nor user-friendly.

Experience nature:
• Building spaces through trees,
hills, shrubs and walls
• Discovering the habitats of plants
and animals
• Playing with temporary materials

Encouraging physical activity
and sensory development

• Flat surfaces for mobile equipment
• Areas for ball games
• Play equipment with useful game play
that promotes balance, motor skills,
coordination, strength and endurance
• Playing with water and sand

Social contacts:
• Meeting place for young people
• Retreats for quiet games
• Accessible recreation areas for all users