Diverse playground and sports park in a special education institution
This park, located in the vocational school's courtyard, is designed to offer diverse opportunities for physical activities and recreation to students and other users of the institution. The park consists of three different areas: play, parkour, and fitness. Kiipula Vocational College is a vocational special needs institution that provides preparatory training and vocational basic education as special education.
Playground for students during breaks
The playground is designed with the needs of different user groups in mind, offering options for engaging in various forms of physical activity. The park is also a great place for social interaction; students can gather at the playground during breaks and find activities to do together.
"The design of the park emphasized considering the needs of different user groups as well as promoting play, movement, and social interaction. The park has activities for many and inclusivity has also been considered. Under the Sona, one can enjoy playing games and having fun despite physical disabilities," says Toni Mäntylä, who was involved in the Lappset project as a regional manager.
A vibrant playground under a sunny sky, featuring a colorful arch structure and floor markings. Tall trees and green fields are in the background, with various play equipment and seating areas visible on a blue safety surface.
A colorful playground with various metal workout equipment on an orange rubberized surface. In the background, there are trees and a building. The sky is partly cloudy, and a mural of a man is visible on one piece of equipment.
Outdoor gym equipment set up in a park with trees and shrubbery in the background. The machines include various exercise equipment designed for strength training and fitness, positioned on a gravel surface.
Playground that supports health and community
The playground is carefully designed, offering play equipment for users of all ages. Swings, slides, and balancing areas create a pleasant atmosphere where everyone can enjoy traditional play and outdoor activities.
The park also features a Sona that students can easily use to develop social skills. Sona is an interactive game that utilizes movement and sound. It offers nine different games, from which one can choose their favourite. The games provide unique and long-lasting entertainment, promoting physical activity and interaction.
The parkour area offers challenges for those who seek them. It provides an opportunity to practice movement creatively and safely. The area is suitable for beginners as well as experienced parkour enthusiasts.
The vocational college aims to encourage healthy lifestyles, which is why the playground is also equipped with fitness equipment that enables outdoor training. Weightlifting equipment and other equipment offer opportunities for comprehensive rehabilitation.
The playground is visited by many different guests
In this versatile park, students can choose if they like to play, do parkour, or get sporty!
A child wearing a bright green beanie and a red jacket sits on a large, round rope swing in a playground with blue rubber flooring. In the background, there are other children, including one wearing a red jacket, playing near various playground structures.
A young person with blond hair, wearing a colorful hoodie and grey sweatpants, is balancing on a slackline in an outdoor park. The park has an orange ground surface, exercise equipment, and tall evergreen trees in the background. The weather appears sunny.
A person with glasses, wearing a red jacket and gray pants, is working out on outdoor fitness equipment under a clear blue sky. Scattered workout gear and a track field can be seen in the blurred background.