Hello,

Thank you for your contribution to the suggestion box; we have given it our full attention.

We understand that it is easy for parents to keep an eye on their children in a clearly defined space, such as at the Port of Cully.

The City of Lausanne manages approximately 75 playgrounds in a wide variety of settings. When designing a playground, special attention is paid to children’s safety regarding traffic. For this reason, spring-loaded gates are installed when a playground is located near a road, such as at the Promenade du Bois de Beaulieu, La Solitude, or Château de Béthusy. We also make sure to install benches and picnic tables in several locations throughout our playgrounds so that parents and caregivers can comfortably supervise the children.

However, we are not in favor of creating designated play areas in parks. Apart from specific play structures, children generally use the entire park, such as planted areas, paths, and lawns. These areas contribute to a wide variety of play options and diverse sensory and social experiences.

Furthermore, when designing a playground, the focus is on the entire site, with the goal of seamlessly integrating the play equipment and surface materials into the landscape. For these two reasons, it would be difficult to envision fences around the play areas.

Specific signage prohibits dogs in public squares and play areas. In the event of noncompliance, the Office for Canine Integration and Dog Control (BICan) conducts inspections and may issue fines to dog owners.

As in other cities in Switzerland, parks and playgrounds are public spaces that are accessible at all times. According to municipal regulations, it is therefore not possible to impose operating hours or periodic closures on these spaces.

We appreciate your understanding and remain available to provide any additional information you may need.

The “Boîte à idées” team,