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1. Aligning with Wellness and Outdoor Trends
Outdoor recreational spaces promote physical activity and exercise, leading to enhanced cardiovascular health, muscle strength, and overall fitness. Playgrounds offer children the chance to engage in active play, aiding in the development of gross motor skills, coordination, and balance. For adults, outdoor fitness areas provide convenient spaces for a variety of exercises, encouraging healthier lifestyles.
Incorporating playgrounds into your park seamlessly aligns with the growing trends in wellness and outdoor recreation. Today's parents are increasingly mindful of their children's screen time and sedentary habits. By creating an engaging outdoor environment, you provide families with an opportunity to disconnect from technology and fully embrace the benefits of outdoor play. This alignment caters to the desires of modern families seeking dynamic and health-focused getaways, positioning your park as a destination that actively promotes children's well-being.
2. Differentiating from Competitors
Among the assortment of offerings in different caravan and holiday parks, prioritizing a top-notch playground or outdoor gym can elevate your park above the competition. With innovative design and careful maintenance, a playground becomes a standout feature that appeals to families who prioritize their children's happiness and well-being. This unique advantage paves the way for broadening your market reach, fostering a strong brand identity, and establishing your park as the premier destination for enriching family experiences.
3. Fosters Social Interaction
One of the primary benefits of playgrounds is their power to bring families closer. Playgrounds provide a space where parents and children can engage in shared play, fostering family bonds and creating treasured moments. Moreover, by recognizing the importance of inclusive play spaces that cater to children with disabilities or special needs, will widen your client base ensuring that every child can fully participate and enjoy their time at the park. Caravan and holiday parks with playgrounds tend to attract more families with children. According to a study by the American Academy of Pediatrics, 40% of families choose their vacation destinations based on the availability of child-friendly amenities, such as playgrounds or outdoor gyms.
4. Enhancing Park Allure
Outdoor recreational spaces provide a platform for imaginative play, fostering a deeper connection with the outdoors and nurturing an appreciation for nature. These encounters are particularly vital for children's cognitive growth and environmental consciousness.
Playgrounds serve as irresistible attractions, drawing in visitors with young children. When families plan their vacations, they often look for destinations that provide a diverse array of amenities, and a thoughtfully designed playground can be a determining factor. Caravan parks that boast high-quality playgrounds, complete with engaging features and aesthetically pleasing designs, set themselves apart from the competition and experience a notable increase in visitor traffic.
5. Expanding Off-Season Occupancy
Research indicates that a thoughtfully designed playground can play a pivotal role in boosting off-season occupancy rates for caravan and holiday parks. While peak vacation periods naturally draw in more families, quieter times may see a decline in family visits. However, by making an investment in top-quality playgrounds, parks can position themselves as year-round attractions for families, including weekends, school holidays, and colder seasons.
This strategic move has been shown to lead to increased occupancy rates and revenue during traditionally slower periods. For instance, a study conducted by the National Recreation and Park Association found that parks with well-maintained and engaging playgrounds experienced higher visitation rates during off-peak seasons, contributing to increased overall revenue.
6. Multiple Revenue Streams
By expanding your offerings beyond traditional caravan spaces, this can include amenities like glamping accommodations, on-site restaurants or cafes, adventure activities, or even hosting events or workshops. Diversifying your revenue sources helps reduce dependency on seasonal or fluctuating demand, increasing the stability and profitability of your business.
7. Enhances Guest Satisfaction and Loyalty
When visitors have access to enjoyable outdoor recreational spaces, their overall satisfaction increases. Positive experiences lead to repeat visits and recommendations to friends and family, fostering loyalty and a positive reputation for the destination.
The inclusion of playgrounds in caravan and holiday park environments significantly impacts visitor behaviour. Families are more likely to extend their stay at a park that caters to the needs and interests of their children. By providing an engaging playground experience, caravan parks encourage longer visits, leading to increased revenue and a stronger customer base.
According to the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC), families with children tend to stay an average of 3-4 days longer at parks that offer recreational amenities like playgrounds.
8. Positive Word-of-Mouth Buzz
Playgrounds and outdoor gyms offer a unique form of marketing for caravan and holiday parks. When children have a fantastic time at a playground, they excitedly share their experiences with friends, classmates, and relatives. Positive word-of-mouth promotion generated through these interactions significantly impacts the reputation of a caravan park, attracting new visitors and increasing its visibility in the market.
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Böda Sand Holiday Resort, Sweden
Böda Sands camping on Öland, known as Sweden's largest campsite, boasts 1,350 campsites and 125 cabins. This facility is situated along a two-mile-long white sand beach and functions as a complete village, offering amenities such as a pool, spa, sauna world, playground, restaurants, pub, after-beach area, bakery, ICA shop, hairdresser, kiosk, street kitchen, and pizzeria. Additionally, the area is home to Böda Sand GK, a 9-hole full-length golf course. During the season, Böda Sand attracts 7,000 resident guests daily and accommodates 3,000 day guests.
In this gigantic labyrinth, which is Sweden's largest continuous playground, there is something for all members of the family!
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Folly Farm, UK
This amazing Holiday Park, right next to the top-rated zoo was looking to expand its range of facilities for children which would give them a place to meet new friends and make great memories.
Folly Farm Adventure Park and Zoo was looking to develop its onsite Holiday Park. Whilst the Adventure Park itself is full of animals and entertainment, they wanted to ensure that their younger guests who would be staying onsite would be occupied once the park closed.
They installed this farm themed play unit to compliment their park.
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Camping Panorama, France
We had the pleasure of installing a UniMix at Camping Panorama, in Pyla sur Mer, located not far from the Pilat Dunes, in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, France. The UniMix is a perfect solution to offer the customer two multi-play units in one, making it suitable for children from 3 to 12 years old.
This natural palette of the UniMix fits perfectly in the green surroundings of the campsite.
Some of the elements used to enrich the play experience:
Two different size slides, Climbing nets and climbing wall, Tunnel, Counter and table, Panel games, Access ramp, Step bridge, UniMix floor.
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Zeeland Camping Zonneweelde, Netherlands
At Zeeland Camping Zonneweelde in the Netherlands, families can immerse themselves in a world of excitement and joy!
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The large HAGS UniPlay indoor playground, is specially designed to let children unleash all their energy. They'll have a blast climbing, scrambling, running, and jumping, making the most of their time at this campsite. The indoor playground is truly a paradise for kids, complete with climbing nets, an exhilarating long slide. With hours of guaranteed fun, your little ones won't want to leave!
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Wiggersviks Camping, Sweden
This enchanting lighthouse playground at Wiggersviks camping, Sweden, is now open and ready to ignite imaginations. Let little ones set sail on a voyage of laughter, discovery, and pure joy!
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Climb the sturdy steps, reach the top, and let the world unfold before your eyes! With breath-taking views from the lighthouse tower, kids will feel like they're on top of the world.
The playground also features various see-saws and swings that soar towards the sky.