On 21 and 22 April 2026, the experts in playground and exercise area planning met once again in Fulda: the Bewegungsplan Plenum is one of the most important events for the planning, construction and maintenance of play and exercise facilities in Germany.
Interdisciplinary topics
- Inclusive playgrounds and barrier-free exercise programmes
- Water play facilities and innovative leisure areas
- Networked planning and financing
- Playground safety and sustainable maintenance
- Sustainable exercise and sports facilities
We at Kaiser & Kühne were also there to experience the latest developments, trends and innovative approaches at first hand.
Specialist event with high relevance for local authorities and planners
The two-day seminar brings together experts from landscape architecture, urban planning, local authorities and industry. The aim is to discuss current challenges and solutions relating to modern spaces for movement and to communicate them in a practical way.
Rethinking movement spaces - trends and topics 2026
Today, public facilities are much more than just traditional playgrounds: They are places for social interaction, exercise and shared experiences - in cities as well as in rural areas.
- Inclusion and participationPhysical activity spaces are increasingly being planned in such a way that they are accessible and usable for everyone.
- Multifunctional surfacesModern facilities combine various uses such as play, sport and recreation in one area.
- Safety and standardsCompliance with current standards and safety requirements is the basis of all planning.
- New financing modelsMunicipalities are increasingly relying on funding programmes, cooperation and alternative financing approaches.
Exchange, practical examples and inspiration
In addition to specialist presentations, the Bewegungsplan plenary session offered numerous opportunities for personal dialogue. Thematic forums, excursions and discussions enabled an intensive dialogue between practice, planning and science.
Our impressions of the 2026 movement plan
Two intensive days in Fulda are behind us - characterised by exciting discussions, new contacts and many inspiring ideas for future projects.
We are already looking forward to the next Movement Plan 2027 - and to incorporating the knowledge gained into future projects.
To the event page of playground@landscape
👉 Review 2025: https://kaiser-kuehne.com/bewegungsplenum-in-fulda/
