Boat Playground : Play Design With a Theme
We have been doing a little research as we are working on a boat…
Why Loose Parts Rule the World of Play
We all like to be in charge of our environment. Play is about…
Bay Area Discovery Museum – Outdoor Playscapes
At the base of the Golden Gate Bridge, the Bay Area Discovery…
Westmoreland Nature Play Area Opens
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There is something very satisfying about seeing a play area you…
Constructing Sand and Water Play Areas
I wanted to highlight the construction of water and sand play…
Playgrounds Go Wild at Metro!
The Tipping Point?
Natural Play Areas are spreading! The popularity…
Giant Nest, Swinging Logs and Gigantic Climbing Logs!!! WOW
Dinton Pastures Country Park in the UK opened its doors this…
Inclusive Adventure Play from the 1970’s!
This is a wonderful movie about an inclusive adventure play area…
Natural Building In Playscapes
I have always been a fan of natural building. While participating…
Pearl Street Pedestrian Mall
We visited family in Boulder last year and I was pleasantly surprised…
Montessori Nature Play Earth Path
What is the Nature Play Earth Path?
The Nature Play Earth Path…
Green School Site Plan for All Ages: The Summa Institute
"Summa Institute unites family development, education and research…
Universally Accessible Nature Themed Play Area
It was a cool March morning, but the sand and water area at Harper's…
Water Channels
A Month of German Inspiration
This hand pump and water channel…
Nature Play Inspiration : School Grounds and Wood
Natural Playground Construction Timelapse from Turtle Rock Preschool…
Case Studies for Natural Play Areas in Oregon
The Oregon Natural Play Initiative has been working on putting…
Nature Play Toolkit
GreenWorks recently created this nature play tool kit for Portland…
Nature Play in Parks: Two New Oregon Examples
Tualatin Hills Parks and Recreation District (THPRD) has opened…
Natural Play in Montessori Settings
I have been looking for a Montessori program for my little one…
Nature Play Community Workshop
In Portland we celebrated St. Patrick's Day with a community…
Loose Parts and Sensory Play
THE CONCEPT: Loose parts add immense play valueI think loose…
Climbing High into A Nest :Creative Elevated Natural Play Structures
I am not sure what this is: a castle, a nest? But that makes…
Mt. Hood Community College Natural Playground – The Big Picture
The Early Childhood Program at Mt. Hood Community College (MHCC)…
“This whole entire thing is real!”
Blue Lake Park a Metro Park located in Fairview Oregon just opened…
Finding the Perfect Playground Hand Pump for Sand and Water Play
I have been on a global (web) search for the perfect hand pump…
Natural Play for Teen Parents
This is a fast moving and exciting natural play project in North…
Three New Playgrounds in Tualatin Hills Park and Recreation District
THE PROJECTS
Kids in the Tualatin Hills Park and Recreation…