The attraction "Trolls", trampolines, gaming and sports complexes. Visited the best courtyard of the capital

The courtyard is surrounded by houses No. 29, 33, 41, 45 on the street. Gerasimenko was recognized in 2026 as the best according to the results of the traditional competition of Minsk Urban Housing. In fact, the yard turned into a large, more than 25 thousand square meters. m, recreation area. The organizer of the improvement, housing and communal services of the Factory District, together with local residents, came up with a boring name for it: “Movement Park “Smile Territory”. Read more in the material of the correspondent of the agency “Minsk-Novosti”.

Space for creativity

For various kinds of activities, all conditions are created here, and some entertainment facilities in general were a curiosity and quickly gained popularity among children. The peculiarity of the yard is also that it is adjacent to the forest park with beautiful pine trees, which is administered by the UE "Minsk forest park economy". Its employees have contributed to the gentrification - updated tracks, benches. Other organizations helped the district housing and communal services, primarily ZhEU No. 3, as well as Remavtodor, Zelenstroy, Kotos and the residents themselves. And power supply enterprises with the help of artists painted on the walls of central thermal points located in the yard (TsTP) and transformer substations. One of the objects was decorated in the theme of the Year of the Belarusian woman.

Following the trends

This year, capital repairs were completed in these houses, and the next stage, according to the already established practice, was the comprehensive improvement of the adjacent territory. As Elena Kolyago, deputy director for landscaping and sanitary maintenance of the Zavodsk district, told, the covering of 4,100 square meters of roads was completely replaced here with small-sized tiles laid 730 square meters of pedestrian paths, and some covered with asphalt. And even these objects were given notes of eco-creative: along some areas, a fence of wooden pegs and stretched strings between them was arranged. By the way, ennobled and two “prototysh” near houses No. 41 and 45 – they were coated with asphalt granulate (underground communications are laid). Two stairs were restored. Two modular structures for waste collection (MSW) were placed, one of which was expanded to include a module for two containers for MSW. Near the entrances installed 46 new benches with urns. Another 14 pretty shops, including bicycle parks and flower girls, are located in the yard (previously there were two times less). The green decoration of the territory was complemented by 30 spherical willows and 50 spires of different varieties. But the main “chip” of the updated space was the location with various equipment.

The playing area

The first new object that appeared in the "Movement Park" - children's playground "Prince Gedimin" - has an impressive size. It “grown out” of the civic initiative: local residents in 2025 submitted an application, which the Minsk City Council approved. According to the Law “On Local Governance and Self-Government in the Republic of Belarus”, the initiators contribute at least 10% of the project cost, the rest is covered from the budget. The complex cost 75 thousand BYN, of which the residents paid 7.5 thousand.

- This civic initiative is the largest in our region, Kolyago said.

Next to "Prince Gedimin" appeared sand courtyard "Bounty", rocking (double balance, "Knight") and the game module "Fun". The latter consists of nine interactive panels for children with different abilities. The equipment is designed to stimulate physical, cognitive and social development through play.

Complement the location 6-section ring swing. The cradles made of durable plastic with and without backs, including in the form of nests, are suspended on a metal structure of supports and frames. They can withstand a load of up to 150 kg, so even parents with children on their knees can swing.

Unusual attractions

A little further away from the lawn are three square trampolines. Originally and simply in installation: holes of certain sizes were dug in the ground, where springy elements were installed (I tried it myself - the flight was normal). To them from the path leads a path made of decorative rounds. These, by the way, are laid in different places of the courtyard. However, as E. Kolyago noted, trampolines, unlike the rest of children's equipment, are not intended for operation at sub-zero temperatures, so they will be closed for the winter.

Perhaps the most unusual decoration of the playing area was the attraction “Trolls”. Between the two steel supports, a cable is stretched, another one is vertically attached to it on a special roller suspension and with a "seat". Movement occurs due to gravity.

- For the device of the attraction, a place was carefully searched for - it should be under a certain slope. He pushed back and went. Moreover, the “seat” throughout the length between the supports is at a distance of 40-50 cm from the ground, the interlocutor shared details. “Trolls” liked the residents so much, and not only the children, that a queue is lining up for him.

For sports and relaxation

There is a sports ground with anti-vandal simulators for the development of different muscle groups. There is even a “boxer bag” of several connected car tires. Usually, such "pears" are made with their own hands, but here are factory products. The case when the ingenuity of individual craftsmen is put on stream. The physical corner is universal: residents of all ages come to study, regardless of gender.

Well, for adherents of a quiet rest, a relaxation zone with benches was equipped, with two boardchairs on metal structures and a flower stand in the same architectural style.

Sea of emotion

Despite the early hour of the weekday, the courtyard area was filled with residents not only of the surrounding houses, but also of neighboring residential quarters.

Artyom (1.2 years) has already built a foundation of sand for the construction of the castle.

- Today we are together, without sister Daria, she is 7 years old, said Pope Eugene. Of course, there was a great space for the children. They were looking for new forms. What some trampolines are worth - I have seen such only in Spain.

But Demyan (he is soon 4 years old) most liked the complex "Prince Gedimin", which he calls "Castle". According to the mother of Xenia, the son has not yet studied and tested everything, and every time they come to the yard, he runs to this building.

The emotions of children are, of course, the sea. A real gift to all of us, — appreciated the “Territory of smiles” woman.

Ekaterina, who joined the conversation, noticed that the “Castle” for her daughter Miroslava (she is 2 years old) is still difficult.

- Her favorite places are a sandbox, a playground "Fun", a swing-nests and trampolines. In the morning he wakes up and immediately says, “Let’s go to the trampolines.” By the way, they line up in the yard rush hour. We live near the forest park, go here for a few minutes. Near our house also installed new children's equipment, but here it is more diverse and overall atmosphere comfortable, friendly, — said the interlocutor.

Meanwhile, Svetlana Nikolaevna from a neighboring house sat on the bench.

- I watched the construction from the window and thought: what will happen in the end? - Yeah, the yard doesn't know. I don't go out so often, I haven't seen everything yet. For the little ones, there are so many things. My children and grandchildren have grown up. When the great-grandchildren arrive, I think they won't be bored here.

And then the gadgets

The improvement of the yard began in June, and was completed by August 20.

- The gaming equipment installed in the courtyard has passed all the necessary tests, is certified and fully complies with the main standard - the EAEU technical regulations. It has not only an aesthetic appearance, but also as safe as possible for children, Kolyago explained. For example, on the sites laid soft and durable rubberized coating. Measures have been taken against possible vandalism: video cameras are installed on all nearby houses aimed at different sectors of the yard. As you know, a project is being implemented in the housing stock of Minsk, providing for the mass installation of video surveillance systems at the expense of the budget, and many houses in the Zavodsky district are already equipped with them.

But most importantly, according to the interlocutor, high marks from local residents who also actively participated in the improvement.

- Not only adults, but also children. They ran up to the workers and offered help - to bring something light, lay the tiles on the curb, plant trees and shrubs, level the sand. We met a lot of people, made friends. The kids called me "Place Director." It’s been great to see that our little residents aren’t passionate about smartphone games, but about new designs for real (and useful) entertainment. They were able to forget about gadgets and discovered healthy forms of leisure, the deputy director of the district housing and communal services summed up.

Contest winners

2nd place - courtyard area in the Central district near the house No. 12 on Zaslavskaya Street.

The 3rd place was divided by courtyards in the Oktyabrsky district surrounded by houses No. 6/1, 6/2 on the street. Asanalieva and in Soviet near the house No. 20/1 on the street. Gamarnica.

The commission assessed the state of territories, playgrounds and sports grounds, their aesthetic attractiveness, and the participation of residents in the improvement.

- Every year the competition becomes larger, the projects are more thoughtful, and the geography of the participants is wider. This is wonderful, because such events not only transform the city, but also give people joy, inspiration and a sense of community.

Photo by Denis Kulagi