Water-cooled slide: The latest innovation for hot summer days!

Water-cooled slide: The latest innovation for hot summer days!

There will soon be a reason to celebrate in Cologne! Thanks to the innovative ideas of Game construction The first water-cooled slide is installed in a playground. This groundbreaking development came from the realization that traditional stainless steel slides can reach over 60 degrees Celsius on hot summer days. This is particularly painful for the little adventurers who play in shorts. The creative minds behind this solution, Steffen Miksch and Alexander Schilling, have developed smart cooling technology that will delight playground visitors.

The waterproof slides are powered by a small solar panel that drives a pump. This pump allows coolant to continuously circulate under the slide body. The excess heat is released into the floor, which can reduce the temperature of the slide by up to 30 degrees Celsius - without any external power supply. Another plus: the slide is maintenance-free and sustainable, which is in keeping with the trends in the sustainable playground design takes into account.

The implementation of the idea

Given the positive response and high demand, the slide will be installed later this year and is part of a larger playhouse device. Funding comes from crowdfunding and fundraising, highlighting the community spirit and commitment of local residents. To ensure the efficiency of cooling, the cooling area will also depend on the platform height: with a 60 cm platform height the entire area is cooled, while with 150 cm the lowest 130 cm benefit from the cooling system.

This innovative slide not only stands for fun, but also for the conscious use of resources. The use of natural, long-lasting materials and consideration of the surroundings are essential aspects that were implemented in the planning phase. Sustainability plays a big role, and Spiel-Bau has been committed to designing well-thought-out and environmentally friendly playgrounds since 1993.

Growth and innovation

Spiel-Bau is not only innovative in product development, but also in the digitalization of company processes. Equipped with tablets, employees work efficiently and networked. Managing director Fabian Lorenz reports continuous growth and a high number of qualified applications. A new logo and a modernized brand strategy were presented at the “Bergfest” and will be visible on the new company website from autumn. The company was also nominated for the Brandenburg Future Prize 2025, which impressively underlines its innovative strength. The award ceremony will take place on November 21st in Berlin.

In a world where values ​​such as environmental protection, creativity and safety play an increasingly important role, the new water-cooled slide will be an important step towards modern and sustainable playgrounds. The integration of such play equipment could sustainably increase the quality of life and well-being of our children.