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New play equipment at the forest playground: children have to wait!
On June 23rd, 2025, Mayor Hiebl announced the installation of new play equipment in Teising, the first highlight for children in July.
New play equipment at the forest playground: children have to wait!
In Teising, children will soon be able to look forward to a new attraction. The playground on Waldstrasse has received a brand new play structure, which was presented at the last municipal council meeting by Mayor Johann Hiebl. The anticipation is great, even if the little adventurers have to wait until the beginning of July to really test out the new play equipment. The reason for this is that the concrete used to anchor the device is drying. A drying time of 28 days must be observed, so that the play tower is closed to use during this phase, reports pnp.de.
The new gaming options not only catch the eye, but also meet current legal standards. DIN 18034, which was published in October 2020, regulates the planning, construction and operation of playgrounds and open spaces. She places particular emphasis on accessibility and inclusion so that all children, regardless of their abilities, can enjoy the new devices. This standard comes into force for all newly planned playgrounds or renovations. Existing systems are not affected unless they are renovated or expanded. provides information about these standards forum-verlag.com.
Norms and safety in playgrounds
Special requirements also apply with regard to safety. Fences must have a minimum height of 1.0 meters, with 1.4 meters being recommended. In particular, environments with potential hazards, such as roads or bodies of water, require such protective measures. The playground equipment itself must also be designed to be safe, even if specific safety requirements are not part of DIN 18034 and are instead regulated by DIN EN 1176, as shown on din.de is explained.
Particularly noteworthy is the integration of inclusion into the norm, which is of great importance in the current social discussion. The new DIN also takes into account different levels of difficulty of the play equipment in order to appeal to all children. There have also been important changes to the list of poisonous plants, with previously banned plants removed from the norm as no serious cases of poisoning have been documented, contributing to children's nature education.
A well-planned, safe and welcoming playground is not only a place to play, but also a place where children can develop important social skills. In this sense, the new play tower in Teising will certainly be another step in the right direction for a child-friendly community. Soon the little ones will be able to experience new challenges on their playground!