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Pixeland activity zone in Mianyang

Pixeland is a public space project comprising a combination of different outdoor facilities in a single space, such as landscape features, playground features for children and leisure features for adults.

CONVIC: 2019 Platinum Partner

We are excited to welcome CONVIC to be 2019 Platinum Partner of the 26th IAKS Congress. As the global leaders in skate park and youth space solutions, Convic has created more than 800 action sports facilities around the world. Services include delivering projects worldwide for wheeled sports, integrated landscape solutions, and other active element which delivers unique park facilities.

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Signgrass adds new fun & play elements

Signgrass is happy to announce the addition of several new play elements to their assortment. The new selection contains a step-jump game in the shape of tree trunks, several cute animals, leaves and separate tree trunks.

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Innovative strategy at Smale Riverfront Park’s Destination Playscapes in Cincinnati

As a part of a larger masterplan, the city of Cincinnati played host to an innovative and nuanced park project. The resulting design activated a wealth of multidisciplinary research and theory to create an engaging and challenging play space for children and families alike.

IAKS Japan invites to expert circle on 17 September in Tokyo, Japan

Former project manager for the Ministry of Sport in France François Vigneau will report on the current situation in France and the challenges which sports and leisure facilities are facing.

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Wonder Wood schoolyard and forest activity zone in Rebild

In recent years there has been an increased focus on what happens in the schoolyard between lessons, and what play, exercise and motor skills can do for learning. In an area of 12,000 m² in the Rebild municipality, VEGA landskab has created an animating activity zone connecting the schoolyard with the nearby forest.

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Baakenpark in Hamburg

Opening in May 2018, Baakenpark is considered the district’s green centrepiece. On a 1.6 ha artificial peninsula, the park displays comfort with its “island sofa”, elevation with its 15 m high Himmelsberg hill and excitement with its flotsam playground.

New IAKS member: Convic, Richmond (Australia)

The multiple award winning Landscape Architecture and Construction firm specialise in designing and building active outdoor spaces for the Youth including wheeled sports facilities such as skateboarding, scooters, inline skating and BMX.

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Early bird registration ends on 7 August

More than 600 delegates are expected to attend the 2019 IAKS Congress. Register today to take advantage of special very early bird rates available until 7 August. Day tickets starting at EUR 40.

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Polytan: 50 per cent less infill granules needed

The new generation of LigaGrass Synergy synthetic turf from Polytan needs a further 50 per cent less infill granules than its LigaGrass Pro CoolPlus predecessor without having to compromise on the highest standards of injury protection for players and the playing qualities of the turf.

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