New playground Am Lindenplan” in Goslar: A place for families!

New playground Am Lindenplan” in Goslar: A place for families!

A new place for playing and discovering has seen the light of day in Goslar in the Harz Mountains. The “Am Lindenplan” playground was officially opened on October 25, 2025. An event that not only makes children's hearts beat faster, but also strengthens the city's attractiveness with an investment of an impressive 190,000 euros. Mayor Urte Schwerdtner, together with members of the city council, gave the new playground the official starting signal and assured that the complete redesign of the area was a clever decision - not a patchwork, but a well thought-out concept.

What’s special about this playground? It was actively designed by the children from the area, who particularly expressed a desire for swings and climbing opportunities. The result is a varied offering that includes large climbing facilities as well as a nest and double swing, spring rockers, an in-ground trampoline and, not forgetting, an inviting sandpit. There is even a playground telephone for little explorers to have imaginative conversations. But the accompanying people don't fall by the wayside either - new benches invite you to rest and relax.

Safety aspects in focus

High-quality safety standards were adhered to when designing the playground. The new fall protection surfaces made of wood chips ensure that playing children can fall well-protected. But there are also critical voices who express concerns on social media. Some users fear that the climbing elements may not be optimally designed and that children could slip between ropes. Using the space barefoot could also be problematic due to the wood chips.

Another frequently raised concern is the lack of trash cans, which can lead to pollution in the playground. Dog feces and garbage become a vexing issue. This means that the discussion about hygiene and waste disposal cannot be avoided, and it remains to be seen whether the city will make improvements here.

Playground standards and future developments

In the context of the new playground, we must not ignore the DIN 18034-1 standard. This provides important guidelines for the planning, construction and operation of playgrounds and open spaces that meet the needs of children. Municipalities must pay particular attention to safety requirements and barrier-free design in order to offer all children the opportunity to actively participate in play. Inclusion is the key word here: the goal is to give every child the same opportunities to play, regardless of their individual abilities.

According to the standard, playgrounds should also offer natural areas and space for communication and movement. These are essential points to consider when planning a high quality playground to meet the space needs of different age groups. For example, the recommended space requirement for playgrounds is at least 2.25 square meters per resident. These envisioned standards are critical to creating not only an engaging gaming environment, but also a safe and accessible one.

Overall, the “Am Lindenplan” playground proves to be a meeting place for families with children of different ages and promotes the community of the small town. The future will show whether the city is up to the challenges raised by critical voices. In the end, we can only hope that the playground lives up to its name and brings a lot of joy to children and adults alike.

For further information on the standards for public playgrounds that should be taken into account when planning, those interested can visit Gum Tech or for further details about the DIN standard Zero barrier read up.