Aberdeen City Council embarked on a mission to transform Hazlehead Park’s play area into a flagship play destination. The brief was to create a modern, highly inclusive play park that meets local needs, attracts visitors, and enhances Hazlehead Park's overall attraction.
HAGS was chosen for this project due to our outstanding performance in design, consultation, and delivery planning. The consultation process was a comprehensive effort that involved local schools, community groups, and the public. HAGS set up an online poll, distributed flyers with QR codes, and collaborated with Sense Scotland to ensure inclusivity. A digital movie of the design concept further engaged the community, making it an integral part of the design process.
The park, divided into four themed sections, caters to different age groups and abilities, ensuring a highly inclusive environment. Key features include a 12.5m high “Giant Redwood” tower and bespoke jungle-themed play units. The “Inclusive Village,” developed with input from Sense Scotland, offers accessible items, musical elements, and quiet spaces.
Hazlehead playground now stands as one of the most inclusive playparks in Scotland, offering dynamic play experiences for children aged 1 to 12. The park's design reflects community needs, providing a safe and welcoming space for families. Enhanced play value and improved safety standards make it a vibrant community hub, demonstrating HAGS's commitment to delivering high-quality, inclusive play environments before the deadline.
Year completed: 2024
HAGS – Inspiring all generations
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At HAGS, a love for the outside environment is inside all of us. It is the beating heart of our Swedish passion, vision, and ambition to create inspiring spaces for all.
We have five different strands to our personality all united by a common goal: creating inspiring spaces for every generation to enjoy. Whether it’s engaging young children or helping retired couples to relax in nature, every facet of our being is intertwined so that every space feels refreshingly different, unquestionably Swedish, and inimitably HAGS. HAGS has spent the last 75 years combining Swedish heritage, craft and expertise to create the most inspiring spaces for our customers. We educate through play, inspire activity and help all ages enjoy the great outdoors. But we never stand still. We want to continue to show our unique energy – always building, striving, and going beyond.
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