"I want to protect the" last fort "" Playground for children to keep running Kawasaki April 10, 18:07
In response to the declaration of an emergency, the extension of school closures and self-restraint of recreational facilities have become widespread, and securing places for children has become an issue. Some facilities in Kawasaki City have decided to continue operation.
In response to the emergency declaration, Kawasaki City closed 58 children's centers in the city, which had fewer users among children's facilities, from 11th, while 114 school childcare and "Kawasaki City Children's Dream Park ”and“ Kawasaki City Fureaikan ”have decided to continue operation.
“Kawasaki City Children's Dream Park” in Takatsu-ku, Kawasaki City, which continues to be operated, is a children's playground operated by NPOs in the city.
In order to prevent infection, we stopped using indoor music studios and playground equipment such as balls, increased the number of hand-washing areas, and played with each other using tools handmade with wooden sticks about 1 meter long. We are taking measures.
A fifth-grade elementary school boy living in the neighborhood said, "I had no choice but to play games at home, but it was boring, but if you come here you can move your body and have fun."
On the other hand, the NPO that operates the facility provides a place to stay for school refugees and other children, and also provides consultation support for parents who are worried about raising children. It is likely to be lost. "
Hiroyuki Nishino, director of Kawasaki Children's Dream Park, said, "Preventing infection is important, but also mental health is important. For children, playing is life itself. Some children are relieved, and they want to continue to protect this place as a "last fort" for their children and their parents. "