The school complex of La Renney is seeing its playgrounds metamorphosed. Historically largely paved, the outdoor spaces are undergoing redevelopment to diversify uses and integrate more nature. This transformation addresses several objectives: improving children's comfort, promoting greenery, limiting urban heat island effects, and providing spaces suitable for various activities.
At the elementary school, the courtyard now features a variety of installations. A dynamic zone with balance beams and blocks, along with several playful structures, encourages movement and experimentation. A hopscotch court, a multisports field, a small forest, a play mound, and an outdoor classroom complement these new areas, offering new ways to play and learn. The custom-designed furniture, including benches and wooden structures, also emphasizes the reuse of materials.
On the kindergarten side, the developments focus on sensory discovery and awakening. A vegetable garden allows children to learn about gardening, while a sensory garden and an outdoor classroom enrich these educational spaces. A dynamic zone offers new play opportunities. Plant species have been selected to suit local climatic conditions, promoting climate-resilient plantations.
Beyond the equipment, the project aims for a comprehensive transformation of the outdoor spaces. The de-impermeabilization of soils and the creation of new green areas reduce the footprint of paved surfaces and develop cool islands.
A final phase of work is scheduled for March 2027 for the kindergarten playground, including the removal of certain coverings, the creation of active design markings on the ground, and the development of a running track, further enhancing the existing facilities and offering even more possibilities for the children.
