Location: Russia
Year: 2018
Salute Playground is an innovative entertainment destination that combines the best of outdoor play and cutting-edge technology. Designed for all ages, this vibrant space encourages social interaction, physical activity, and imaginative play through a wide array of interactive installations and creative structures.
The elliptical design of MEGA-SWINGS is inspired by the Ferris wheel, which was a symbol of Gorky Park during the Soviet era, as well as the temporary pavilion by Shigeru Ban. The slanted structure features 29 swings of varying heights, ranging from 2.5 to 5.5 metres.
WATER POINT is visually linked to the pond and offers multiple ways to interact, including canals with dams, pumps, sprayers, and Archimedes screws. SEABED, the most secluded area, is ideal for those who enjoy playing in the dirt, building sandcastles, and unearthing a massive dinosaur skeleton. While the water point encourages clean water play, the seabed provides a sensory experience with mud.
TODDLER’S MEADOW caters to the youngest guests. It provides hills for physical development, small elements, and a variety of materials and textures to enhance fine motor skills. Theme-based equipment allows for role-playing, while more abstract equipment and loose parts encourage open-ended play with sand and simple mechanisms.
Image Attribution: “Unusual playground “Salute” in Gorky Park, Moscow city, Russia. Children’s active games at playground. Improvement of public spaces in Moscow city. Modern architecture” by Sergey is licensed under Standard License on Adobe Stock