The population of Dresden is growing. This also increases the demand for playgrounds. There are currently 224 public playgrounds in Dresden. They offer a variety of play and exercise opportunities for children of all ages. Around 30 toddlers' playgrounds are equipped with wooden boxes for toys. Here parents and grandparents can find all kinds of play equipment that they don't have to bring along themselves every time. This saves time and nerves in everyday life. The offer is not new. Since 2014, the number of boxes in Dresden's playgrounds has risen continuously. However, the expansion of the offer lives on civic engagement and donations.
JOYNEXT increases attractiveness of Dresden playgrounds with donation
"We are a family-friendly company and like to contribute to the promotion of families. That's why we were inspired by the idea of toy boxes," says Nicole Schmitz, Director HR JOYNEXT GmbH. Now ten more playgrounds in Dresden are getting a wooden box. They will serve their purpose in public spaces for about 20 years and safely store toys. In addition to the material costs for the boxes, which are covered by the international automotive supplier, toys are donated by committed parents. This is precisely the central idea: anyone can bring or exchange toys. And if someone no longer needs their toy, they simply leave it in the playground. "A small wooden box can do a lot. It combines play fun with sustainability. We think that's great," says Nicole Schmitz. So the little ones can continue to build imaginative sand castles with shovel, bucket and lots of zeal.
City of Dresden supports the installation of the toy boxes
The first toy box was set up by the Office of City Greenery and Waste Management of the state capital Dresden and the initiator of the project, Kristina Hoffmann, on 3 July 2014 at the playground "Löbtauer Strand" at Reisewitzer Straße 73. The idea was well received by the population. Over the past seven years, the experience with the toy boxes has been positive. They are very popular and many children enjoy using them every day. With the support of JOYNEXT, ten more boxes have now been added. The JOYNEXT toy boxes have been installed until the end of 2022. As a new offer, they enrich playgrounds at the following Dresden locations: Friedrichstraße - Grüne Mitte (backyard Weißeritzstraße 22-24), Förstereistraße 7, Hartigstraße, Neuländer Straße/ Moritzburger Landstraße, Keulenbergstraße, Spenerstraße, Großmannstraße/ Westendstraße, Münchner Platz, Altlöbtau - Spielplatz Ost, Lotzebachstraße/ Rennersdorfer Hauptstraße (OT Rennersdorf).
To ensure that children can stay safely on the playgrounds and that no injuries occur, all accompanying persons should make sure that there are no objects, tricycles, running bikes etc. or toys left lying around the playground equipment and especially underneath it. Toys should be returned to their boxes after use. These instructions can also be found on the toy boxes.
More information about the toy boxes:
The idea of the toy boxes comes from Finland. A woman from Dresden brought them back from her holiday and has been working since 2014 to ensure that these boxes are also available in Dresden's playgrounds.
- What is in the toy boxes?
- Shovels, buckets, sieves, baking tins, etc.
- Who fills the boxes?
- The boxes are filled by the playground visitors. Broken toys should be taken away and disposed of at home.
- Are broken boxes repaired/renewed?
- Defective boxes are repaired or replaced by the City of Dresden if necessary.
- Is there vandalism?
- Only one case has been reported in recent years. The playground crate in Waldpark Blasewitz was destroyed by unknown persons. A replacement box will be put up again.
Additional information on the municipal playgrounds
Link: Playing in the city | State capital Dresden
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