{"id":29688,"date":"2023-12-14T09:25:00","date_gmt":"2023-12-14T08:25:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/berliner-seilfabrik.com\/?post_type=news&p=29688"},"modified":"2025-03-17T10:15:05","modified_gmt":"2025-03-17T09:15:05","slug":"themed-playground-in-pleasant-park-in-apex-usa","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/berliner-playequipment.com\/us\/news\/themed-playground-in-pleasant-park-in-apex-usa\/","title":{"rendered":"Themed playground in Pleasant Park in Apex, USA"},"content":{"rendered":"
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In the US state of North Carolina, in the small town of Apex, the almost 92-acre big Pleasant Park opened in summer 2023, offering multi-purpose playing fields, sports fields, cross-country trails, a food truck road and the brand new 1.5-acre \u201cEnchanted Forest\u201d. It contains nine inclusive playgrounds. These nine \u201cvillages\u201d include water, nature and sand play areas as well as areas with swings and spinning elements. Each playground has been designed with its own story \u2013 a place to dive into the greatest fairy tales and give every player the chance to be part of the story.<\/p>\n

The project was designed by landscape architecture firm WithersRavenel, planning manager Angela Reincke, Berliner Play Equipment Corporation together with Barrs Recreation, the local Berliner distribution partner. The playground is inspired by the fables and fairy tales that have shaped users for generations. Angela says her own enthusiasm for designing Pleasant Park lies in \u201cimagining an inclusive play space that is created from childhood stories and turned into reality. And then seeing the joy and wonder on the children’s faces when they experience these moments.\u201d<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n

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The biggest playground is based on the classic movie \u201cThe Wizard of Oz\u201d. The equipment from Berliner, creates a unique themed world through the chosen shapes and colors. The playground invites you to walk through the little land of the Munchkins until you reach the \u201cEmerald City\u201d via the \u201cyellow brick road\u201d on the fall protection surface \u2013 a modified\u00a0Triitopia.02<\/a>\u00a0with green HDPE panels.<\/p>\n

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At the same time, the Triitopia symbolizes the houses that are whirled around by the tornado that brings Dorothy to Oz. The large spatial net inside allows children of different abilities to climb together with their friends. You can reach a height of more than 10 meters directly through the \u201cfunnel of the tornado\u201d or via a net passageway that runs along the outside of Triitopia\u00a0\u2013 up the seven levels. From there you have a good view over the Land of Oz. If the Wicked Witch of the West is hot on your heels, you can quickly escape via the large green tube slide.<\/p>\n<\/div> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n

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There are several entry points into the impressive playhouse and you can romp between the \u201chouses\u201d or slip straight into the symbolic \u201cruby red slippers\u201d. The Fast Lane Slide also offers a fun experience for younger adventurers. For them, the slide can be reached via a shorter climbing path.<\/p>\n

The blue houses are custom-made from Berliner and create the village in the land of the Munchkins. Users with physical impairments can easily access the two houses via ramps and join in the fun in Oz.<\/p>\n

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Connected to the Munchkins’ houses is a\u00a0low rope course element<\/a>\u00a0that allows experienced climbers to balance over wobbly plates.<\/p>\n<\/div> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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The weary travelers can take time to rest on the hammock. After a long day, defeating the Wicked Witch of the West and meeting the Scarecrow, the Tin Man and the Lion, the adventure can end on the Hand-over-Hand Ladder that leads home to Aunt Em and Uncle Henry.<\/p>\n

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The themed playground in Pleasant Park gives children the space they need to be creative and let off steam with their friends. This playground will have a positive impact on the surrounding area and the neighborhood for years to come.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

In the US state of North Carolina, in the small town of Apex, the almost 400,000 m\u00b2 big Pleasant Park opened in summer 2023, offering multi-purpose playing fields, sports fields, cross-country trails, a food truck road and the brand new 6,000 m\u00b2 \u201cEnchanted Forest\u201d. It contains nine inclusive playgrounds. These nine \u201cvillages\u201d include water, nature and sand play areas as well as areas with swings and spinning elements. 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