By Lori Zimmer, Source: Inhabitat

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De Urbanisten’s Watersquare Benthemplein is the world’s first public water park fed by collected rainwater. Located in Rotterdam, the water square offers an outdoor sports venue, green areas and even a theater for locals and visitors. The water is collected and proudly stored in basins that are visible to the public.
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Watersquare Benthemplein brings a cool oasis to Rotterdam locals amidst an otherwise dense urban environment. The square is centered around a multi-use sports field, which can be used for soccer, basketball, street hockey, and other activities. Surrounded by gradated layers of stadium-style bleachers, the square can host both competitive and leisure sports. To activate all interests in the community, the space can also double as an outdoor theater, or be used as play space for community children.

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