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Children design a safe playground: Creative action in Harlingen!
On July 11, 2025, the second children's and youth local council took place in Merzig-Harlingen to make the playground safer.
Children design a safe playground: Creative action in Harlingen!
The second children's and youth local council took place in the Harlingen district of Merzig on Sunday. The aim of the meeting was to increase safety at the local playground. An important step in this process is the purchase of a fence, which will soon be installed around the playground. The fence will not only contribute to the safety of the children, but will also visually enhance it. This is done through the active participation of the participants in the children's and youth council, who will beautify the fence before assembly.
The beautification of the fence is done with different materials such as brushes, sponges or even bare hands. This creative initiative not only means that children create an engaging play area, but also that they directly identify with their surroundings and take responsibility. This form of participation promotes awareness of safety and living space design among young citizens in Harlingen.
Focus on playground safety
Playground safety is a wide-ranging issue. Play facilities and exercise landscapes are specially designed for the motor activity and promotion of children and young people. The aim is for children and young people to gain experience and learn to assess risks. In order to avoid unnecessary dangers, special standards for playground safety have been developed and are continually being improved.
The safety standards for play equipment and play facilities are set throughout the EU and are regulated by the Product Safety Act (BGB). This law provides for comprehensive safety tests for all play equipment and facilities, based on the DIN 1176 standard. Statutory tests cover various aspects: initial acceptance, annual general inspections, operational inspections and regular visual inspections are necessary to ensure a high safety standard. According to spielplatzsicherheit.net, these measures are essential to protect children's safety while playing.
The initiative in Harlingen is an excellent example of how local communities can actively contribute to improving playgrounds and thus the safety of their children. As the young members of the local council actively contribute to the protection and design of their play environment, a stronger sense of community and an awareness of the importance of safety and responsibility in the neighborhood is created.