Adventure for children: New forest playground in paradise opened!

Adventure for children: New forest playground in paradise opened!

In the heart of Vienna, a new nature and forest playground in the Paradise recreation area is created, which is intended to strengthen the connection between children and nature with an innovative concept. This playground, located on Hüttelbergstraße in the 14th district, is operated by the "Wiener Kinderfreunde", who have had experience in looking after playgrounds for 60 years.

The new forest playground aims to bring children closer to the miracles of nature and at the same time to raise awareness of environmental and climate desks. Planned projects and programs will help to convey the importance of the forest to the children, as well as to explain the various functions of the forest such as use, protection, welfare, relaxation and ecosystem. The playground is expected to start next spring and will be supervised by the Forst- und Agricultural Department (MA 49). reports .

diverse play options

The new playground will offer various activities that promote the creative potential of the children. This includes the construction of dwarf houses, creating leaves, creating natural mandalas and observing animals and plants. The activities are designed to strengthen the motor skills of the children and arouse their curiosity.

forest playgrounds in general offer an excellent way to play in the fresh air and maintain direct contacts with nature. In Vienna there are several such playgrounds that are characterized in the city map with a special symbol, which facilitates their findability. Additional locations are, for example, the Lainzer Tiergarten and the Waldpielplatz Bisamberg in Lower Austria. Wien.gv.at informed .

forest pedagogy and environmental protection

The importance of forest and nature education is increasingly recognized, especially in the area of early childhood education. The forest not only serves as a venue, but also as an ideal learning room that sharpens the senses of children and promotes their personal development. Studies show that children strengthen their motor skills, creativity and social skills through exploring nature.

As part of a forest kindergarten education, children develop awareness of ecological relationships and their responsibility towards the environment. The integration of natural experiences into everyday life helps to promote a positive attitude towards the environment that is important in an increasingly consumer -oriented living environment.

Overall, the new forest playground in the Paradise recreation area is a valuable addition to the leisure offer in Vienna, with the aim of sensitizing the next generation to sustainable practices and arousing the joy of nature. The accessibility of the playground is also taken into account, since it is easy to drive on by public transport such as the subway (Hütteldorf U4) and several bus lines.