PLAY AREA – LE BARCARES (FR)
COMPLETION DATE 2025
SURFACE AREA 700 M2
La Goélette: a boat-shaped playground in Le Barcarès in France
SMC2 has designed and built La Goélette, a bespoke play architecture at the heart of Le Barcarès, inspired by the maritime environment and the nearby port. Covering 696 m² (33 m long × 21.1 m wide), this intergenerational playground blends sport, play, and imagination, providing enjoyment for children and adults alike.
Designed for fun, exploration, and safety, La Goélette offers age-specific activities:
- Ages 0–4: swings, mazes, tunnels, and crawling courses
- Ages 4–7: swings, rope nets, trampolines, and hideaways
- Ages 7–12: ladders, fireman’s pole, stepping stones, balance games, and climbing wall
Each area encourages motor skills, creativity, and social interaction, offering an inclusive and interactive playground.
The structure includes a wide variety of play and fitness equipment:
- Slides, swings, and rope tunnels
- Sensory play with EPDM surfacing and spring-based games
- Fitness zone with climbing wall and trampoline
A soft, impact-absorbing surface ensures safe play, while six BoxUp lockers enable easy sharing of sports and play equipment.
Beyond its equipment, La Goélette integrates harmoniously into the urban and landscape setting of Le Barcarès. The design emphasises playfulness and imagination, creating a lively, attractive, and welcoming space for families.
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