Children were able to make an impact - Äänekoski's new theme park was named Rantaviidako!
At Äänekoski, we grow with you!

The name suggested by the children has been chosen for the theme park that will be completed in the summer of the city of Äänekoski: Rantaviidakko! The new playground in the city of Äänekoski is a model example of involving children in urban planning and child-friendly city development. The genuine participation of children ensures that the park really becomes a place for children!
The idea of a theme park originally came from children, and residents have been able to influence the park's theme and location by answering resident surveys. In addition, the children have been able to express their wishes for play equipment, and the children's jury voted for their favorite ensemble as part of the competition for the equipment.
Name suggestions for the playground were collected from the children and about 160 were received. The jury chose Rantaviidako as the name. The justification for the name was that "beach" refers to the location of the park in Äänekoski Rantapuisto. The beach means the border between land and water, from where the imagination can take you to the underwater world - which was another theme of the park. At the same time, "jungle" is another theme that the children have chosen for the park.
The children came up with great, story-telling and whimsical name suggestions, and the word jungle was repeated in many other suggestions as well. Insightfully, Tarzan and Adventure was also mentioned!

Bring the children to the planting work
The children of the Mettiainen group of the Mikonpuisto daycare center were also able to participate in the planting of the playground. The children were able to plant their own linneangervo bush, which is a long-lived plant, as a memory. Päivin Puska ja Pensas and an entrepreneur are responsible for planting the site Päivi Kautto gladly took the children to work.
The cold spring has delayed the construction of the park. Rantaviidakko will be completed during the summer, but it will not be finished in time for the Äänekoski Äksön event next Saturday, June 8.6.2024, XNUMX. Unfortunately, the playground under construction has been vandalized and one of the playground equipment has been broken. The city of Äänekoski reminds that going to the construction site is prohibited and the area is monitored by cameras.
The city of Äänekoski will announce when Rantaviidakko is ready for little "Tarzans" to play!
The new theme park has been created by listening to and involving children. The city has budgeted 400 euros for the realization of the theme park of dreams.
The city of Äänekoski acts as a platform for our residents to live a good and independent life and for lifelong development - especially children and young people. We develop a healthy, safe and comfortable living environment. The goal is that the most satisfied people in Finland live here. At Äänekoski, we grow with you!






FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Development manager Tanja Sulin
050 440 0813
tanja.sulin@aanekoski.fi
News published, modified 2.1.2025 at 09:49