Finland-Themed Outdoor Play Park / Ulkoleikkialue Suomi-teemalla

Ehdotus

Lyhennelmä

Lapset tutustuisivat Suomen kulttuuriperintöön mielikuvituksellisten leikkien kautta ja aikuiset voisivat viettää vapaa-aikaa. Suomi-teemaan sopisivat Kalevalaan pohjautuva ja luonnonläheinen ympäristö.

Ehdotuksen kuvaus

The outdoor play parks in Helsinki look similar to each other and lack visual esthetics, whereas abroad there can easily be found examples of themed outdoor play areas designed by artists featuring the history of the city, children book characters, or equipped for playing with water. A unique themed play park is strongly needed for making creative play and nice family time possible. The play parks in Stockholm like Mulle Mecks lekpark (Solna), Anders Franzéns park and Bryggartäppan (Stockholm), Donauinsel (Wasserspielplatz) Water Park in Vienna, Austria, as well as Finnish examples like water play area in Launeen perhepuisto (Lahti) and Science Park Galilei outside Heureka can definitely be seen as inspiration for Helsinki .
The idea is that children would be exposed to the Finland's cultural heritage while getting a fantastic playing experience and for adults it would be a nice recreational site to be in. The location for the future park suggested by the City of Helsinki is an existing playground area next to the Kontula metro station: Naapurintie 14. The park could bring a positive change to the whole city as well as to the particular neighbourhood: it would add a cultural element to the urban renewal area and bring new people there (both city residents and tourists).
The Finnish theme could be represented by f.e. "Kalevala"-inspired and natural settings. For the playing experience the park would offer visually attractive labyrinths and climbing facilities. The highlight of the park for kids would be a water zone for experimenting, splashing, and dragging themselves on a cable raft .

(The idea was initially brought up by my then 7 y.o. son).