Most American children spend only a few minutes a day in unstructured outdoor play, yet research has shown that it’s critical for kids’ cognitive and physical health. Playing outdoors improves ...

Colourful slides and metal monkey bars are the mainstay of local playgrounds. But look around and you’ll notice a growing trend for natural elements in children’s play spaces, So, which is better for ...

GIVES US A LOOK. YOU KNOW, THERE’S A LOT OF RESEARCH THESE DAYS ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF SELF DIRECTED PLAY FOR CHILDREN, HOW GOOD THAT IS FOR BRAIN DEVELOPMENT AND COOPERATION AND IMAGINATION AND ALL ...

CLEVELAND (WJW) – It’s that time of the year again… time to get the kids out of the house! Northeast Ohio is home to many playgrounds, perfect for imaginative play and exploration. Many of the parks ...

JAMES CITY — A natural playground with outdoor musical instruments, “hobbit hole” caves and a fairy garden will soon be built at the James City County Library in Croaker. The playground is the ...

The Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota met with internationally acclaimed playground designer Adam Bienenstock (center) in early February 2024 to discuss initial plans for the natural playground.

Allowing children to get dirty, crawl on the ground and play with the earth will inevitably result in extra loads of laundry, but the benefits of young people regularly playing with nature have been ...

Nature-inspired climbing areas built from logs, rocks and rope structures A shallow stream for splashing and exploring (not for swimming) Sand pits for digging and creative play Slides carved into ...