Day care centre Helen-Keller-Straße Essen

The outdoor facilities are divided into a generous and open entrance area with a lingering zone at the front and a play area at the back. The existing, orthogonal basic pattern of paths and terraces is taken up and developed further. Hedge structures point to the entrance area and give it a welcoming character.
The play area (approx. 600 sqm immediate play area, 600 sqm in the adjacent areas of the existing daycare center) explicitly addresses the needs of U3 children. The paved area of the entrance area is continued in width at the back and serves as a large, paved play terrace. From here, a narrow footbridge leads vertically to the northern play area, the "Dwarf Village", the "Magic Forest" and the "Mountains and Valleys". This offers places and backdrops for stories and role play. Classics such as slides, swings and climbing nets extend the possibilities for active play. Different surfaces such as sand, bark chips and grass round off the play value and experience with materials. All pathways in the outdoor area are barrier-free.