A large new playground has been opened in Dolinka Sluzewiecka Park. This is the result of a project from the civic budget. However, the investment arouses controversy. Was it really needed?
closer to nature
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The playground in the Sluzewska Dolinka Park is a project implemented by the Board of Greenery from the Civic Budget, with almost 11 thousand people voting for the project. The Warsaw Greenery Board boasts a greenery-filled spacious playground with several activity zones. Thousands of shrubs have appeared, including dogwoods, currants, gooseberries, hazelnuts and taffy. Also appeared approx. 1.3 thousand perennials, including subshrubs, goldenrods, bluebells, cornflowers, lily of the valley, coneflowers, chervil, chamomile, buttercups, poppies, perennials, mallows and forget-me-nots. Young apple and plum trees have also been planted, which will bloom beautifully in the spring. The purpose of the playground is to introduce children to nature through direct contact and play. Parents and older people wishing to take a break from the big-city noise among the trees will also find something for themselves.
old garden and fitness
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The playground is divided into two zones: "In the old garden" and the fitness zone, which were connected by an educational path. The first part of the playground was designed for the youngest children aged 3-6. The zone is located within the remains of an old orchard and refers to the landscape of the village of Sluzew. "Fitness" zone - is intended mainly for active recreation for children of different ages, especially those over six years old. Within the clearing, a section has been located for more active forms of spending time. Here you will find primarily equipment for agility play, such as a "monkey grove" built of connected beams and ropes for climbing, a slide, tunnels, swings or bridges.
controversy
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However, the implementation of the project is causing controversy among local residents. The objections mainly concern the damage that the construction of the playground could cause to the diverse, natural flora and fauna of the site. The Warsaw Council even called on the Greenery Board to clarify the matter, but despite fierce protests, the project was directed to go ahead, despite the fact that there are several similar playgrounds in the neighborhood. There are also doubts about the adopted aesthetics, made in a rather clumsy way of wooden toy elements and sculptures, depicting deformed animals.
