The 3rd German Playground Day took place this year on the Schmetterlingswiesen in Berlin-Biesdorf – and we at Kaiser & Kühne were right in the thick of things. Together with the Federal Association of Playground Equipment and Leisure Facility Manufacturers (BSFH), the Marzahn-Hellersdorf district office and many dedicated partners, the day was all about play, exercise and inclusion.
German Playground Day: Celebrating inclusion with sunshine and fun games
A new inclusive playground was opened on the Schmetterlingswiesen at the end of 2024, and this was officially celebrated on a grand scale at the 3rd German Playground Day. Families from the neighbourhood, children, educational professionals and representatives from politics and administration took the opportunity to try out the facility and learn about modern, inclusive play area concepts.
The focus was on how playgrounds can be designed so that all children can participate, regardless of physical limitations. Barrier-free access, cleverly zoned play areas and activities that promote both motor and social skills make the Schmetterlingswiesen here a vivid example of best practice. For us as manufacturers, it is particularly valuable when local authorities use such projects as beacons.
To ensure that the 3rd German Playground Day would be remembered not only professionally but also emotionally, a suitable supporting programme was of course provided: there were drinks, ice cream, children’s tattoos and lots of small activities that focused on the children. The sun came out right on time and ensured that the playground felt just as lively as it was intended to be – as an open meeting place for families.
Kaiser & Kühne is delighted to be part of this special place with our play equipment. In combination with other high-quality elements – including rope play equipment from a regional partner – a playground has been created that perfectly embodies the idea of German Playground Day: more attention, more quality and more awareness of good play areas.
Local authorities planning their own inclusive projects in future can learn a lot from the Schmetterlingswiesen: child participation, robust materials, barrier-free access and a coherent overall concept directly contribute to acceptance and longevity.
If you are planning a new playground or would like to modernise existing facilities, we will be happy to support you from the initial idea to implementation.
Press release from the Marzahn-Hellersdorf district: external contribution
