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Varkaus Activity Area

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Framenet with children climbing at Varkaus Activity Areas in Finland

An oasis in the industrial city of Varkaus

Appearing as an oasis in the industrial city of Varkaus, the new activity area creates a place for exercise and sociality for all citizens in the local community. The place is an initiative intended to create a local area that inspires an active lifestyle for residents of all ages and activity levels, to enjoy. By combining fitness equipment, a playground and outdoor furniture, this place creates the optimal setting for bringing the community together. Integrated perfectly into the surrounding nature, the outdoor fitness area, as well as the playground, sets the stage for social interaction while being active.

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There may very well be 150 to 200 people in this area.

Marko Kukkonen, Sport and service manager - Municipality of Varkaus

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New activity area became Varkaus' new focal point

The new area attracts people from the whole community and invites residents to be active in a social environment. KOMPAN’s Combi 3 structure gives users of all ages the complete outdoor calisthenics experience, featuring all essential elements for a full-body workout. KOMPAN’s outdoor gym station offers over 49 different exercises on which all muscle groups can be trained. This place provides a wonderful area for the whole family to spend time. While the grownups are working out, the children can explore the playground with the big Medite Frame Net. The Medite Frame Net offers a wild climbing experience and helps develop important motor skills such as proprioception and cross-body coordination.

Physical
Joy of movement: motor skills, muscle, cardio and bone density
Social-Emotional
Joy of being together: teamwork, tolerance and sense of belonging
Cognitive
Joy of learning: curiosity, understanding of causal relationships and knowledge of the world

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