Growing popularity worldwide, playground equipment for senior citizens was created in Asia and operated through various age-specific stations and equipment. Science highlights the relationship between exercise, health, and fitness and the importance for the elderly.
Playgrounds for seniors are in high demand. Many of these are managed by towns and cities and incorporated into public parks. They are not only an excellent way for seniors to exercise, but they are also a great way to have fun.
Senior playgrounds differ from the traditional in that they are explicitly designed for an older population and do not include some of the conventional equipment found in playgrounds.
There is an emphasis on muscle strength and activities such as walking, building strength, and increasing flexibility. People provide some equipment with limited mobility or wheelchair users.
The history of this method
It started in China, where they adopted a national law that resulted in a nationwide fitness program. This program was aimed at young people but also included seniors.
As more people from other countries come to China, they have seen the equipment and how it increased the well-being of the elderly in that country.
In 2003, a Finland project designed a playground specifically for seniors and resulted in a scientific study to assess the results.
In 2004, Japan started to use similar equipment in parks around the country. Several years later, Berlin and Germany also implemented some playgrounds for seniors in their cities.
Later, parks were built in Canada and England and then in the United States. Today, playgrounds for seniors are found all over the world.
1) Berlin
A new outdoor playground in Berlin’s Preussen Park is the first of its kind in Germany, and the space is strictly for adults.
The equipment is designed for people at least 1.5 meters tall – children can only appear under adult supervision. The idea is to encourage the elderly to exercise.
2) Toronto
The project was selected during an exclusive City of Toronto Participatory Budgeting pilot project, which asked residents to submit community improvement ideas and then vote for their favorites.
The 2017 pilot took place in three areas of Toronto, including the so-called Ward 33 (Don Valley East), of which the Godstone Park initiative is a part.
3) London
The facility includes six exercise equipment to help users improve core strength, flexibility, and balance. The equipment has been selected to ensure accessibility, ease of use, and enjoyment for all users.
It is located within the grounds of the Hyde Park Bowls and Tennis Center. Handicapped parking is available next to the bowling and tennis center.
4) Fort Myers, Florida
Fort Myers City Council is considering building an “adult playground” as a way to keep Southwest Florida seniors healthy and with a place to socialize.
Councilor Fred Burson rated the installation of exercise equipment on McGregor Boulevard. A suggested exercise area can increase socialization, promote weight loss, and increase your endurance.
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