Ta Qali  

Rachel Falzon, 6th March, 2017. Bov Advanture park Ta Qali. 

This week I had a landscape design assignment to submit. A few weeks ago, I choose Ta Qali to be my site analyses for the research of landscape in Malta. Although I didn’t’t choose the National Ta Qali Park, I choose the Family Adventure Park. It was difficult to find information on line, so I went to the Administration of Ta Qali and asked some questions that helped with the assignment.

I liked the design and the thought process behind certain things, so I decided to write a blog about Ta Qali Family Adventure Park.

Basically, Ta Qali Park has become an enjoyable place for families to visit and is an ideal area for a break and some relaxation from our busy lives. The park is the perfect place for picnics and offers a wide variety of interesting plants.

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Ta Qali holds a historical aspect. Between 1943 and 1950, Ta Qali Park was an airfield which was later used as a racing track which had a picnic area.

As children frequented the picnic area, the racing track was considered dangerous, not to mention the air and sound pollution from the cars. It was then decided to create a family park to compliment the picnic area.

In March 2008, construction began and in 2009 the Ta Qali Family Park was officially opened to the public.

Print screen goggle maps, 13th March 2017, Ta Qali.

Surrounded by nature and the lack of cars made this an ideal location.  The aim was for people and families to feel connected to nature.

 

The project began with the Ta Qali National Park, followed by the Advantage Family Park

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Rachel Falzon, 6th March, 2017. Bov Advanture park Ta Qali. 

While designing, they thought about the target audiences who were parents, children and wheelchair users. So, they included several ramps, one being at the entrance level which is tilted for easy access.

Rachel Falzon, 6th March, 2017. Bov Advanture park Ta Qali. 

The restrooms and restaurants are in the centre, allowing easy access from all areas. The location of the restaurant, in the middle and above floor level, is so that parents can keep an eye on their children playing whilst they are having a coffee.

Parking is located alongside the park, to allow the use of bikes, pushchairs and other such items within the park.

Some of my information came from a site inspection along with answers from architects and designers that where involved in this project. 

Reference:

Government of Malta, N.D. Ta' Qali National Park. [online] Available at: <https://msdec.gov.mt/en/Pages/PARKS/taqali_nationalpark.aspx> [Accessed 14, March 2017].

Azure, N.D. FAMILY FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES. [online] Available at: <http://www.azure.com.mt/things-to-do-in-malta/family-friendly-activities.html> [Accessed 14, March 2017].