New integrative playground in Rust: A place for all children

New integrative playground in Rust: A place for all children

On Wednesday, a new integrative playground at the Rheingießenhalle in Rust was solemnly opened. The anticipation was great because the children of the primary school were the first to try this special place. The mayor of Rust, Kai-Achim, was enthusiastic and described the opening as an "incredibly beautiful moment". He emphasized that the playground should be a "place of encounter and playing".

The class representatives of the Ruster primary school had actively participated in the planning process with their ideas. Some of her suggestions, such as the large climbing frame and a rope slide, were finally implemented. The playground of six including play equipment, including a wheelchair seesaw and a barrier -free trampoline, which is accessible to wheelchair users through a ramp. The ground -level design of all systems is intended to facilitate access for children with disabilities, which can experience inclusion in practice.

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The design of the playground aims to ensure that all children can play together, regardless of their skills. Parents also find the opportunity to rest on benches and loungers, while sporty parents can use small fitness equipment. Two communication boards with drawings are also installed to enable the dialogue, especially for people with language barriers.

The costs for the approximately 2000 square meter playground amount to over 400,000 euros. The project was supported by the state renovation program, and the regional foundation of the Sparkasse Offenburg/Ortenau also made a contribution of 100,000 euros. "It's a very nice project," explained Nicole Dietl, board member of the Sparkasse, and emphasized the importance of inclusion.

The children's feedback after the first visit were consistently positive, they were happy about the new play options and the fact that they can now play together with friends. Mayor Klarre is confident that this playground will be an important social meeting point in Rust and can be a pioneering role for further inclusion projects in the region. This integrative initiative was praised as a step in the right direction, since it gives children with and without disabilities the opportunity to work together and have fun, which is also a "strong sign of inclusion".

The new playground is not only a place of joy for children, but also a step into an inclusive company where everyone has space to have fun and learn. Further information on this significant opening can be found in the detailed report on www.badische-zeitung.de read.