{"id":5550,"date":"2018-03-19T16:04:42","date_gmt":"2018-03-19T15:04:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sparkohh.local\/?page_id=5550"},"modified":"2026-09-02T11:08:14","modified_gmt":"2026-09-02T09:08:14","slug":"outdoors","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/new.sparkoh.be\/en\/outdoors\/","title":{"rendered":"Outdoor areas: gardens and playgrounds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Outdoor areas: gardens and playgrounds<\/h1>\n\n\n

At SPARKOH!<\/strong>, scientific exploration continues outdoors in the heart of nature.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Discover the Biodiversity Garden<\/strong>, climb the historic slag heap<\/strong>, enjoy the giant playground<\/strong> or explore the surrounding area via the RAVeL cycling and walking trail. Looking for outdoor fun? Spend quality time with your family surrounded by nature, adventure and discovery.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Giant Playground
<\/strong>3,000 m\u00b2 of Space-Themed Challenges
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At SPARKOH!<\/strong>, the adventure continues outside!
Looking for the perfect place for children to burn off energy? Our 3,000 m\u00b2 outdoor playground<\/strong> is the ideal place to climb, balance, run and explore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Rockets, satellites and asteroids inspire a series of exciting play structures designed for young adventurers. Watch your children experiment with gravity, force and balance on swings, slides, trampolines, climbing structures and many other unique installations. At SPARKOH!<\/strong>, even playtime becomes a science lesson<\/strong>!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

While young explorers enjoy the four activity zones<\/strong> designed for all ages, parents can relax on the terrace and take in the beautiful combination of nature and architecture while keeping an eye on the fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Access to the playground is included in your admission ticket.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Challenges<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Race along the zip lines \u2013 who will reach the finish first? Climb an asteroid. Balance on a supernova
Embark on a space mission at the top of the giant rocket. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

\u00a9Pictures : Arthurs H.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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the Biodiversity Garden<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

What exactly is biodiversity? What role do we play within this vast ecosystem? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take a family stroll among local plants and wildlife. By the pond, in the wildflower meadow or from the observation tower, discover the fascinating secrets of nature in our Biodiversity Garden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Access to the Biodiversity Garden is included in your admission ticket.<\/span>
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Challenges<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Discover the seed library in the vegetable garden. Smell, touch and explore plants throughout the seasons.
Relax in the pond-side hammock and observe the vibrant ecosystem around you.
Climb the observation tower and enjoy stunning views of the landscape. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

\u00a9Pictures : Boussole Magique<\/a> and SPARKOH!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Slag Heap, Heritage Trails and RAVeL<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The Mont Ost\u00e8ne slag heap<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Take on the challenge of climbing Mont Ost\u00e8ne<\/strong>! This former mining slag heap, a reminder of the region’s industrial past, is now recognised as a Site of Major Biological Interest and forms part of the Natura 2000 network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Explore this unique ecosystem at your own pace, shaped first by mining activity and later reclaimed by nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the summit, enjoy breathtaking views<\/strong> across the region\u2014the perfect place for a family photo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Access to the slag heap is free for everyone. Special educational activities are available for school groups. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Heritage Walking Trails<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Did you know that every shaft, building and slag heap tells a story?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Discover the rich industrial and historical heritage<\/strong> of SPARKOH!<\/strong> through two self-guided walking trails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n