A new way to play
Local Authority in the UK adopts three interactives
Hertsmere Borough Council was the first Local Authority in the UK to adopt the first three interactives launched by our distributor Jupiter Play into the British market . Following the success of the Fono DJ booth and Sona dance arch - which attracted healthcare funding to tackle pre-school obesity - they were soon keen to increase the range of activities further by adding the Sutu football wall to their innovative park . The Sona play arch and Sutu football wall are placed close to each other at Hertsmere Meadow Park . The Fono was installed across the street at Aberford Park .
Aaron Niblett , Area Parks Officer for Hertsmere Borough Council reveals : ‘’ We regularly check how much the products are being used and are always amazed with the increasing levels of popularity . It ’ s really helping to bring the community together and encouraging them to get outdoors and active . I ’ m so surprised these products aren ’ t installed in more places over the UK .”
Meadow park was originally designed with ball games in mind , with several all-weather courts . Since the installation of the interactives the activities enjoyed at the park are far more diverse , imaginative and encourage more intergenerational play , which all-weather courts lack . Now , with the addition of the Sutu interactive football wall , which has impact-sensitive panels measuring and reacting to ball impact , the sporting opportunities have extended further encouraging people of all ages to improve their skills or try out new ball games such as football , tennis and hockey .