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Children's PlaygroundsPublic Playgrounds
Public children's playgrounds are designed with various use types, in accordance with the diverse playing needs of different age groups. The care and maintenance of these grounds is largely assumed by the borough departments of green spaces (in German).
![]() Small children's playgroundsSuitable for children under six years of age. With a usable playing area of at least 150 sq. m., the playground facility consists largely of a sandbox, a slide and a swing.![]() General playgroundsFor children and young people, with a usable playing area of at least 2,000 sq. m.; these also include playing opportunities for small children. For children over six, the playing opportunities are enhanced by a wide variety of playing facilities, e.g. climbing structures, carrousels and cable-rides. Playing fields, adventure playing areas, or water-play areas may also be included.![]() Playgrounds for elder children and adolescentsPlaygrounds for older children and adolescents suitable for children and adolescents up to 12 years of age. This includes sheer ball-play areas, areas for skating and bmx-biking, as well as sports equipment, such as ping-pong tables.![]() Educationally supervised playgroundsFor children six years of age and older, with a usable playing area of preferably 4,000 sq. m. This use type includes adventure playgrounds, hands-on building playgrounds and children's farms. The use of educationally supervised playgrounds is available only on weekdays and during the working hours of the supervisors. The care, maintenance and supervision of these playgrounds are the responsibility of the youth departments of the boroughs.![]() Playgrounds with time-restricted utilizationFor children over six. This involves the additional utilization of playing areas on schoolyards outside school hours. |