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Berlin's Best Playgrounds: Rubber Playground

2/10/2014

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At the weekend, the boys and I headed out to Schöneberg to check out an usual playground right near Winterfeldtplatz. 
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Overlooked by the red-bricked St. Matthias church, this playground, whilst certainly not the prettiest, is definitely adventurous and a standout from the usual wooden-structured playgrounds you often see in Berlin. The playground utilises thick, rubber sheets manipulated to make various levels to clamber across, rubber hills to climb and a slightly scary slide (go up there, it looks scarier from the top, than the bottom!) 
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My oldest loves to climb, so he was thrilled when he saw it. It's certainly challenging but that's what I love about it. There were some elements he couldn't quite manage, such as the rubber hills (see photo below), some of which are very steep and just too tall for him to quite clamber over, however there are other options available and it was good to watch him try and work out an alternative route that he could manage.
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The playground does offer two, less intimidating slides and a few little play bits for the younger children, but I must say that it's best for the older kids of Berlin. My oldest is 4 and he couldn't tackle it all, but loved it nonetheless. Younger children will also enjoy it of course, but they will likely need more supervision and some help with parts of the climbing. 

Yes, it is sadly covered in graffiti, as you can see in the photos, but that doesn't take away from the fabulous creation that is this playground. Yet another amazing playground from Berlin! 
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The playground itself is located on Gleditschstr. next to Winterfeldtplatz. On Saturdays, opposite the playground, directly on Winterfeldtplatz, you can find the much-loved Wochenmarkt, selling a diverse selection of ready-to-eat food, fruit and veg and even some clothing. The market can get incredibly busy, so if you have a buggy with you or a young walker, be prepared for crowds, but it is worth checking out. 

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5 Comments
Shannon B.
2/9/2014 11:25:41 pm

Excited! Will be checking this playground out for sure during the Easter break! I seen another similar playground but it was like tree houses. Something like Ewoks would inhabit. ☺️

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Sarah (Berlin for all the Family) link
2/10/2014 06:46:15 pm

Great. Let me know how your kids enjoy it. The other playground sounds interesting! Was that in Berlin? If so, do you know where about's it is? I'd like to check it out.

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Shannon
2/18/2014 08:42:46 pm

Sarah, this was a great playground for older kids. We first stopped off at the Lego store, then took U1 towards this playground and finished off at the Cupcakeladen. My older boy is a bit wary and it was quite busy, but looking forward to a bright sunny day to go again. Love your ideas!

Shannon
2/18/2014 08:43:41 pm

Will let you know the address, maybe we could check it out together.

Sarah (Berlin for all the Family) link
3/9/2014 07:01:44 am

i'm really glad to hear you enjoyed the playground, even if it was a bit busy. It sounds like you made a real trip of it! Fabulous!


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