Play Space Design and Child Development/Health (02-20-20)
Particular sorts of outdoor play spaces have more positive effects on children’s health and mental development.
Particular sorts of outdoor play spaces have more positive effects on children’s health and mental development.
Research-based principles to guide design
How actively children play in parks is influenced by the design of those parks.
How physically challenging should children’s play areas be?
Waterfalls or forests or deserts, oh my!
Creating playgrounds that encourage physical activity is one way to help keep young people from becoming obese.
Focus on play zones to maximize play.
Dawn Coe and Cary Springer have confirmed the benefits of incorporating natural elements into children’s play spaces.
Play England, the United Kingdom’s Department for Children, Schools and Families, and DCMS have identified straightforward principles for the design of successful play areas.
Even pre-school children playing games experience a home field advantage.