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With its own housing stock of around 60,000 apartments, the Berlin-based housing association HOWOGE is one of the ten largest landlords in Germany. For more than 25 years, the company has stood for sustainable inventory development, innovative housing concepts, and social engagement at various locations in Berlin. In the course of the periodic repair of the façade of a block of flats with 422 apartments in Berlin's Hohenschönhausen district, the outdoor area was also redesigned. A varied children's playground was created in the courtyard of the building complex. Due to the public accessibility of the farm, the play area not only benefits the immediate residents but also offers the entire living environment – including adjoining day-care centres – an exciting destination for play and movement.

“Celebrate your Roots – discover your Wings” is the guiding principle of the German European School in Singapore (GESS). Thus the school profile focuses on conveying the European values of respect, openness and a sense of community. The private school in the Asian metropolis is aimed at students and preschoolers of all ages between 18 months and 18 years old. The school aspires to get to know every student in the school community, to discover his personal strengths and interests and, through a holistic approach, to both encourage and challenge students. The school focuses on quality not only during lessons, but also beyond them. Thus the school concept sees recess as an opportunity to supplement and support cognitive learning in class through physical exercise. Social interaction is also encouraged during recess.

Monheim am Rhein now has its very own jungle! When the former playground in Wilhelm-Leuschner-Straße started showing its age, it was replaced by a brand new climbing playground with an exciting jungle theme. The redesign of the playground, located in the southern part of a site measuring over 47,000 square feet, was influenced by the pre-existing stock of trees surrounding it. When a public meeting was held, the “jungle” theme was the preferred choice of the local children and youths.

The Bosque de Chapultepec, covering an area of 988 acres, is the largest green area in the center of Mexico City and a popular destination of the capital's residents. The local recreation area, which is described as the Forest of Chapultepec in Spanish, is split into three subsections. The large number of children’s play areas are especially noteworthy and are located across all three parts of the park. There are more than 30 different types of play equipment made by Berliner Seilfabrik that are oriented to the needs of children of all ages.

Be'er-Sheva in southern Israel is one of the country’s largest cities. It is considered by many to be the “Capital of the Negev,” which it borders on. As a so-called “developing city,” Be'er-Sheva has been turning into a religious center and has also become an important Israeli metropolis over recent decades.

On April 1, 2017, Bobbejaanland opened its gates in Belgian Lichtaard for the 2017 season. The theme park that was built by the Belgian singer and entertainer Bobbejaan Schoepen in the early sixties ranks as one of the most famous amusement parks in the BENELUX states as well as the bordering regions of France and Germany. It features more than 40 attractions, consisting of water rides, vertical and flat amusement rides, theme rides and its own stunt show.

Late last year a huge shopping mall called Central Festival East Ville opened in the east of Bangkok. The intention of the operators was to build a shopping centre with an offer that ranges beyond the typical consumption options. Under the heading “Bangkok Escape”, the stressed and traffic-plagued residents of the city were meant to find peace and relaxation here. In addition to a jogging track on the roof, there is also a kids’ area on several floors since the summer of 2016. In the so-called FAMPLAYLAND kids can develop their physical, mental and social skills in a protected environment at 10 different “Activity stations”.

With the opening of Margaret Mahy Playground in Christchurch, New Zealand, June 25th 2016, one of the largest and most modern playgrounds in the southern hemisphere has arisen. It was built after the major earthquake that struck New Zealand in February 2011, which affected Christchurch in particular. The project was meaningful for all those involved, but in particular for the area’s inhabitants and visitors to the playground.

Just in time for spring and therefore the start of the amusement park season, Karl’s Erlebnis-Dorf (Adventure Village) opens new playgrounds at various locations. One of them in Elstal close to Berlin and in Zirkow on Rügen.