BørneUniverset, Hobro A complete solution for BørneUniverset’s many outdoor areas The newly built day care institution BørneUniverset needed playgrounds for all their outdoor areas. The institution’s wish was that all areas should invite children to play and support their natural development. Here with a focus on sensory integration, movement and opportunities for immersion. The various play environments accommodate everything from the guest day care and the nursery to the kindergarten and special needs kindergarten. Therefore, each area has been designed with regard to the developmental- and age levels of the children as well as the surroundings and the space that were available. With play equipment from our various theme worlds, we have been able to meet all the institution’s wishes and needs. The smallest children benefit from an arrangement with play equipment from our series LEDON MiniPlay, which has been specially developed for the age group 0-3 years. While the older children can have a go with play equipment from our theme worlds LEDON Explore and LEDON Pirates, both of which are suitable for role play and developed with lots of play activities. All our play equipment has been developed in collaboration with children. This ensures that we design play equipment that both supports the children’s development and at the same time provides the best play experiences. Would you like to read more about how we ensure children’s learning through play? See more on the page How do we co-develop our products together with children?
Specialbørnehaven Karlebo, Kokkedal A playground that caters for children with special needs Specialbørnehaven Karlebo now has a new playground. The institution is for children aged 0 to 6 years who need special support due to their significant and permanent physical and mental disability. It is therefore crucial that the playground is carefully designed in view of the children’s special needs and the ways in which the childcare professionals can best support their development. In particular, it is important that the equipment is easily accessible for staff and can serve as an educational tool in their work. It was crucial, for example, that the play system was not too high. Therefore, Karlebo chose the Sikan play system, which comprises two towers with a floor height of 90 cm and steps that provide easy access for children and staff. In addition, the Sikan play towers are equipped with a slide and a lookout barrel, respectively. The playground was also upgraded with a carousel and an off-roader, which were positioned to encourage cooperative play and interaction between children using the play system and children using the off-roader. The carousel ensures additional sensory stimulation of the children’s vestibular sense and thus their balance.
Klittens Borgerforening, Hvide Sande Visit the playground after a beach trip The civic association Klittens Borgerforening in Hvide Sande on Jutland’s west coast has had a new playground built close to the beach. One of the main priorities was that the playground should blend in well with the dunes, sand, lyme grass and other flora. It also needed to be a low-maintenance solution. Therefore, the civic association chose a playground from the Explore series. Thanks to its natural look and low-maintenance materials, the Explore play equipment fulfilled the association’s wishes. The playground comprises the large Virok play system, the off-roader, a springer and swings. The play equipment is mainly intended for children aged 2 to 9 years. Virok appeals to a wide age group, and at the same time has a limited area requirement – however, this does not detract from the play value in any way. The play system is packed with activities ranging from a swinging jungle hut to a kitchen, tic-tac-toe, two slides as well as suspension bridges and much more. The civic association has financed the playground with funding from foundations as well as a contribution from the local municipality.
Jomfru Ellens Vej, Karise Fun play activities for all ages At Jomfru Ellens Vej in Karise on southern Zealand, Faxe and Hylleholt Housing Association has a new playground. The old one needed renewing, and the housing association wanted a new playground that would appeal to children of all ages. The solution was to have a wide range of play equipment to ensure activities for all age groups. Much of the playground equipment comes from the LEDON Basic series. This series comprises a range of equipment which is designed for children aged 2 to 12. The series was therefore the right choice for the housing association. The swings and the Bjork play tower are designed for older children. Bjork’s high climbing wall panel and sliding poles challenge the children motorically, which is good for the older children who are already physically adept. Younger children can try the springer and whizz down the parrot slide, while the mini swing is perfect for toddlers. Susan Rolvung, a member of the resident’s association, is convinced that the right play equipment has been chosen. She says: Our collaboration with LEDON has gone well. We are very pleased with the playground and especially the playground consultant, who listened very carefully to our wishes. Despite our many requirements, we now have a wonderful playground, and one that children love playing on.Susan Rolvung, Board member
Gredstedbro Borgerforening Great cooperation, great playground, great joy! The wide range of play equipment ensures that children of all ages enjoy the playground. Valmuemarken in Gredstedbro south of Esbjerg now has a big new playground which is bursting with fun play equipment. The playground came into being through a collaboration between the civic association Gredstedbro Borgerforening, the Municipality of Esbjerg and a group of local residents. There was a desire that the playground should be able to accommodate multiple age groups, so that as many children as possible could enjoy it. It was realised by choosing a wide selection of play equipment from the LEDON Explore series. With springers, swings, playhouses, a climbing frame and play systems, there is no doubt that the playground has everything that children young and old could want. The opening of the new playground was celebrated on a sunny day in summer 2021 and was attended by many children and adults. The children tried out all the new play equipment, which immediately brought forth the smiles. The playground has quickly become a place for the locals to gather, and is also popular with childminders and children in the area.
Dalgårdsparken, Faxe Traditional playground with budget-friendly play equipment Dalgårdsparken, a housing association department in Faxe on southern Zealand, has updated their playground, adding several new pieces of play equipment. Faxe and Hylleholt Housing Association, which was responsible for the project, wanted a traditional playground with many different pieces of play equipment. At the same time, a budget-friendly solution was required, so the housing association’s funds would stretch as far as possible. To fulfil these wishes, we supplied a seesaw, a springer and a playhouse from our LEDON Basic series. They are all classic pieces of play equipment which children adore. Moreover, the Basic series is our most budget-friendly series, so your money goes that bit further. To complete the playground, the housing association chose a slide from the LEDON Explore theme world. The parrot slide is safe and easy to use thanks to the non-slip steps, and therefore also suitable for smaller children. In this way, we have successfully created a complete playground at Dalgårdsparken which local children can use and enjoy for many years.
Familieforeningen Kalundborg A large playground for bringing children and adults together In Kalundborg on Zealand, a place has been created for young families living in the city to gather. Thanks to the family association Familiehjørnet Kalundborg and the ‘get it fixed’ funding pool from the Municipality of Kalundborg, a dream of having a large playground is now a reality. The playground features play equipment from several of our theme worlds, so there is something for every age group. The association liked the play equipment from our LEDON MiniPlay series in particular. Laura Deigaard Sørensen, anchorperson for the association, says: We chose LEDON because we think their equipment matched our wish for a playground that caters for the youngest children, and because they managed to create a coherent solution that made a lot of sense to us. The play equipment appeals to the children with its sweet designs and colours, and stimulates their imagination, motor skills and creativity.Laura Deigaard Sørensen, Foreningen Familiehjørnet It was a huge project, and the playground was therefore officially inaugurated by the Mayor of Kalundborg, Martin Damm, with speeches from several stakeholders before Nova, aged 5, helped cut the red ribbon. The playground is now ready to welcome local children and adults as well as visitors. Laura Deigaard Sørensen has no doubts they now have their dream playground. Commenting on the playground and our collaboration, she says: Our collaboration with LEDON has been excellent from start to finish. Our communication with LEDON has been good, and they have been very service-minded. LEDON’s consultants were good at listening and understood our needs and wishes regarding the playground design, so that at the end of the day we have a playground that fulfils all our dreams. In addition, all deadlines were met, and they delivered on all counts.Laura Deigaard Sørensen, Foreningen Familiehjørnet
Sundby-Hvorup Housing Association, Nørresundby More play value for the youngest children Sundby-Hvorup Housing Association has enhanced the play value of several of its play areas for the youngest residents and children. Several baby swings and pieces of equipment from our LEDON Explore series guarantee lots of fun for children. One of the areas also has the Atox play system, which childminders in particular enjoy visiting. Young children love the play system’s various play options. They can whizz down the slide, scan the playground with the telescope or play with sand in the kitchen. In this way, Atox trains children’s physical and motor skills as well as their cognitive skills through role-play and by stimulating their imagination. LEDON Explore is one of our most popular series. It is suitable for a wide age group, and features an extensive selection of play equipment which can be combined to create a complete playground. If you would like more information, please refer to our Explore page.
Uglekær, Aabenraa Three new playgrounds for local children In Aabenraa in southern Denmark, we have collaborated extensively with the housing association Kolstrup Boligforening, which had three new playgrounds installed in 2021. The projects at Præsteskoven, Frueløkke and Uglekær all had to meet the housing association’s criteria – the playgrounds had to be durable and safe, and they wanted simple and attractive solutions. The playgrounds that we have delivered meet all these requirements, as we only supply play equipment which is made of durable, low-maintenance materials that can withstand the wind and weather. Likewise, all our equipment is safety-certified according to the European standard EN 1176. In this way, we ensure the safety and durability of our playgrounds. In terms of arriving at simple and well-designed solutions, we have made the most of the available areas with play equipment from our LEDON Explore series. The series targets a wide age group, and is designed in natural and neutral colours. As the play equipment has been developed in collaboration with children, the play value is second to none, as both its thematic appearance and the play activities spark children’s imagination. Carsten Nielsen, property inspector at the housing association Kolstrup Boligforening, is very happy with his collaboration with LEDON, and says: LEDON was very quick to respond when I contacted the company, and soon took charge of the task in hand. There is no doubt that LEDON’s playground equipment is a good product and long-lasting, and it also comes in many different colours that appeal to a wide age group. The thinking behind the choice of colours etc., in which the children are involved, is very appealing.Carsten Nielsen, Property inspector
Jagtvej/Duevej, Herning A playground with activities for children of all ages The Municipality of Herning wanted a new playground for one of their public spaces. It was important for the playground to accommodate as wide an age group as possible. This wish was fulfilled with play equipment from our theme world LEDON Explore. The series is particularly good for children young and old as it comprises a wide range of play equipment with many different play activities. The municipality decided on the play system Kepal. The system has play panels close to the ground, where the youngest children can play, while older children can climb up through the rope tunnel and scan the area from the lookout post. A ramp was fitted next to the slide, so younger children can join in and also have fun going down the slide. The modular swing set with safety seats and the bird’s nest are perfect choices when catering for a wide age group. The bird’s nest in particular is ideal, as children as young as 1 year old can enjoy a swing, while older children will often use it as a place to gather, hang out and have a chat. In this way, we collaborated with the municipality to fulfil their wishes and help them realise their dream playground. The play system is specially designed with a ramp. The standard version is shown in the product overview.
