Case Details
Location
United States
Customer
River Pines Elementary School
Sector
age group
5+
User Capacity
150+
A Texas-sized investment into Themed Play
In Spring 2022, residents of Humble, Texas, approved a $775-million bond proposal to fund facility improvements and technological enhancements for their rapidly expanding town, just 20 miles outside Houston. Understanding that learning through movement is equally important as the lessons in the classroom, the Humble Independent School District (ISD) plans to bring themed play to all 30 of its elementary schools.
Nestled on the outskirts of a residential neighborhood, River Pines Elementary School is the first in the district to have a KOMPAN themed playground installed. Currently, five more elementary schools are in various stages of developing their playground with KOMPAN.
“The KOMPAN team is creative, open to our suggestions and has a true passion for their craft. We have a great working relationship with them and are looking forward to working with them on future projects.”
Krista Malmstrom, Project Manager
A Walk on the Wild Side that WOWs
A 29-foot-tall GIANT play tower featuring custom rainforest-themed play panels takes center stage of the space, with more surrounding nature-themed play to explore. Piranha and Tree Frog seesaws, stepping logs, and tropical plant-themed musical play equipment continue the imaginative story of the children’s journey into the jungle. Combined with COROCORD climbing structures and double zipline in the obstacle course section, the playground is an oasis for thrilling play.
As a participating agency of OMNIA Partners, Humble ISD leveraged a competitively solicited contract that was awarded by a lead public agency to satisfy their compliancy needs and streamline the purchasing process. Through the long-standing and strategic partnership with KOMPAN and Humble ISD, OMNIA Partners was also able to provide invaluable support and transparency throughout the project.
Want to see another themed playground in the school district? Head to Oaks Elementary and make a "playful visit" to eight national parks!
Physical
Joy of movement: motor skills, muscle, cardio and bone density
Cognitive
Joy of learning: curiosity, understanding of causal relationships and knowledge of the world
Social-Emotional
Joy of being together: teamwork, tolerance and sense of belonging
Creative
Joy of creating: co-creation and experimenting with materials“We absolutely love the colorful and imaginative design from the surface to the play equipment, which tells a story in itself. The design and theme of the playground provides our students an avenue for creativity and collaboration amongst themselves.”
Lisa Drabing, Project Manager
Equipment at this park
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