Mayor Frank Klingebiel took the opportunity to open the playground to the children together with local mayor Wolfgang Bauer and some of the children.
The idea for the design of the playground came from the children of the "NOW children's group", who played a key role in the planning of the 2,414 square meter square in the east and west housing estate in Salzgitter-Bad. The basic theme was "Castle/Castle". The aim of the design was to create an open and attractive playground with multifunctional play equipment and additional play facilities. Here, the 640 or so children up to the age of 14 in the redevelopment area belonging to the target group will be able to really let off steam.
Because the playground has been given a completely new look, it also has a new name: It is also known to the children of Bader as the "Helco" playground and the Roxy cinema used to stand nearby. Hence the new name: "Castle for Princess Roxy and Prince Helco" or Roxy-Helco for short.
The main attraction is a multifunctional play equipment that can be played on several levels. Children can not only slide and do gymnastics here, the equipment has also been supplemented with other play options that stimulate the children's imagination and senses. For example, the castle kitchen and the treasure chamber can be designed as "playhouses".
But that's not all. There are balancing poles, climbing ropes and a hanging garland, as well as a carousel, a hammock and a nest swing.
There is a separate play area for younger children next to the large play equipment. Here they can play undisturbed. Benches and tables give parents the opportunity to keep their children company while they visit the playground and still allow them to play independently.
The "Planungsgruppe 91" from Salzgitter developed the design for the renovation of the "Roxy/Helco" playground. The NOW district office has taken over sponsorship of the square. The staff there are the contact persons should the playground fall victim to vandalism.
The construction costs amount to 202,300 euros, with the city of Salzgitter contributing 67,433.33 euros. The remaining sum is being funded by the federal and state governments as part of the Socially Integrative City program.