THE
HUMPBACK
WHALE
WHERE:
Emeryville, San Francisco, California. USA - 2018
COLLABORATION:
Hart Hoverton
CUSTOMER:
Hart Hoverton
The town of Emeryville is situated by the San Francisco Bay, close to the city of San Francisco. The humpback whales have a special connection to the locals as they often venture into the San Fransisco Bay and are sighted jumping out of the water. It was an obvious source of inspiration to create a whale-themed playground.
The 15-meter long whale offers many exciting play features. The whale is climbable on both sides, and the tail is likewise designed with grips to climb across. The whale can be entered through several entrances, of which the mouth is a fascinating option. With its baleen made out of rope, it is an intriguing and mysterious experience to venture into the belly of the whale. Furthermore, the pink insides of the whale give you the feeling of being swallowed by the creature. Here, you can crawl deeper inside and experience the beautiful light streaming through the gaps in the wooden planks – or climb up the top of the whale and enjoy the tickling sensation in your belly while taking a ride down the slide.
The playground is certified according to American Standards and is also easily accessible for kids of all abilities.
Get swallowed up by a whale and explore their fascinating insides.
The sea snail is fun for all ages, but especially the younger ones.
The whale can be entered through its mouth. Rope is hanging from its upper mouth to simulate the humpback whale's baleen.
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The wooden trunks are climbable and are connected by rope for the kids to balance on.
Surfboards on springs are placed next to the whale, so the kids can ride the waves together.
The impact material is designed with small hills to give the effect of waves in the sea and to add a dynamic effect when moving across the playground.
