Now more than ever, people are craving connection with others to give themselves a sense of belonging as part of their local community. As kids, we used to run, walk, jump and climb as part of our day-to-day activities. But
Auckland for Kids Facebook readers have chosen the City’s 10 best parks for 2018: with lessons for playspaces everywhere. Read more Playground Centre co-created 6 of the top 10 playgrounds! #1 Tui Glen Park Reserve #2 Madills Farm Playground #3 Takapuna Beach Reserve Playground #5 (equal)
School fundraising is an age-old challenge. And, more than ever, school play and recreation areas are proven to be crucial to students’ social, emotional, physical and academic development. Playground Centre’s free education packs are designed to help schools make the most
An inviting (and exciting) play space for children of all ages and abilities was the ultimate goal when we worked with Parramatta Park & Western Sydney Parklands Trust to create a new playground in the World-Heritage Listed park in Sydney,
Playgrounds are no longer about a swing and a slide. They're about firing up a child's imagination and making them feel a sense of adventure. A popular way to do this is a new playground design trend bringing ropes and
More than a trend, it’s a crucial social shift: the growing demand for inclusive playgrounds. Learn more about the why and the how. Why? Of course, it’s about popularity: if you build a play space for more people, more people will come.
Step aside swings and slides. There’s a new trend in playgrounds that is hitting the scene. And it’s coming to you courtesy of tapping into popular culture and taking inspiration from Ninja Warrior. Traditional playgrounds in schools and council areas
Mention the word playground and watch young faces instantly light up with joy! Fond childhood memories are always filled with days at the local playground, making new friends and creating a world of adventure. While there’s no denying their fun,
Extending to more than just playgrounds, a popular design trend in recent years has been a move towards building sustainable communities. Using natural and raw materials, playgrounds are being designed to incorporate the natural surrounding environment. Making a playground design an
Skate Parks- they’re proven to be a positive way to keep the kids out of trouble, pull them off the couch and get the adrenaline pumping! They’re an excellent place for socialising, and are the edgy advocate for a healthy,
As we age, injuries can occur more frequently, aches and pains can appear out of nowhere, muscle resilience decreases and we begin to lose strength. All in all, our bodies are less forgiving and it’s easy to lose the energy
Outdoor gyms are playing an important role in getting Australians to increase their exercise and combat today’s sedentary lifestyle. With record levels of obesity present amongst children especially, the introduction of outdoor fitness equipment presents a fun way to get