Giant Nest, Swinging Logs and Gigantic Climbing Logs!!! WOW

Dinton Pastures Country Park in the UK opened its doors this past weekend to this gem of a nature play area. I love the look and feel of this area. It is large and spacious and has so many things to discover. The choice of materials is consistent and natural. The use of topography and planting is balanced and adds a lot of interest. The park features giant nest towers – the tallest being just under four meters, swinging hanging logs, zip wires, funnel net trap, play bridge and troll holes, giant climbing logs, willow maze, storytelling area and a woodland obstacle course. At the northern part of the play space there is also a woodland picnic area and den building structures.

The play area has been designed by award-winning landscapers Davies White and funded by developer contributions to Wokingham Borough Council. As you can see from the film below special attention was paid to universal accessibility and the use of nature materials.

Thanks to Davies White for the great video and imagery!

“This flagship project aims to emphasis that the whole environment can have play value, not just a corner of a park or garden. Think grassy mounds, tunnels, playful planting, timber decking, sand, bridges and boulders complemented by bespoke hand crafted play equipment and you’ve got Dinton Pastures Nature Play Space: an inclusive, exciting and challenging space to play with unlimited creativity and imagination for all the family.”  Adam White of Davies White Landscape Architects