Initiative to expand playground

Making suitable for children from 3 to 12 years old.

 Vroondaal continues to grow and so does the number of children. A number of residents have therefore taken the initiative to talk to the municipality to see what options there are to offer an attractive range of play facilities for the group of children aged 7 to 12. Now the playground is suitable for children from 3 to 6 years old.

When the primary schools were still largely closed, a number of residents decided to let children play in the playground in the afternoons. Due to the frequent use of these facilities, it was noticed that the playground is only suitable for children up to 6 years old. They thought it was a missed opportunity. The playground should also be suitable for children up to 12 years old. At the end of January an app discussion group “children of Hofstedepark” was started. Ideas and plans for expanding the playground are shared here. The residents' association has joined this initiative and offers support where necessary from its role to create and maintain an attractive living environment for all residents.

On Friday, April 16, a number of residents of Vroondaal Hofstedepark and a representative from the municipality paid a site visit to the playground on the large field opposite the apartments. The municipality has indicated that it appreciates the residents' initiative and wants to contribute ideas to making the playground suitable for older children as well. It has been agreed that the municipality will take the lead and ask the residents of Vroondaal Hofstedepark about their wishes. Through a design competition, the children are asked what their ideas are of an ideal play location.