More than a trend, it’s a crucial social shift: the growing demand for inclusive playgrounds. Here, we look at two questions: why and how? Why? Of course, it’s about popularity: if you build a play space for more people, more people will
Fresh air and movement are vital for the well-being and growth of children, however certain games are also key in education and developing social skills. It’s important for children to partake in play and exercise, however, which is better for
To combat the growing obesity rate in the Australian Capital Territory, the ACT government launched the new ‘Find Fitness Outdoors’ website, designed to help Canberra residents take advantage of local outdoor fitness opportunities. Targeted to people of all ages and fitness
If there’s a single attribute we’d like to see on every child’s face, it’s happiness. The sound of their laughter and the smiles on their little faces brings warmth to every heart. Fun is for life and playtime has the
The Whimsical Wobbly Wood Collection There’s an entirely different universe unfolding inside every young mind. Playtime is an adventure. A time for children to explore their mental and physical potentials, while their imaginations run wild. Giving the gift of fun to
Here at Playground Centre, we were proud to recently be part of an amazing program called Love to Ride – which is peddling a love of cycling across the globe. A simple but powerful social marketing initiative, Love to Ride operates
Modern playgrounds are the ultimate multi-taskers. In an urbanised, digitised and overweight world, they promote health, childhood development and community when we need it more than ever – and in ways we’ve never seen before. As ‘play professionals’, we’re excited to
Who needs a gym when you can work out in the fresh air instead? Most parks feature some form of outdoor exercise equipment, and even stairs and a park bench can help you work out if you’re creative. The best
Outdoor gyms are relatively new in Australia and New Zealand, but Americans have been enjoying outdoor exercise equipment and gyms since 1933, when the now-famous Muscle Beach opened just south of Santa Monica Pier. While Muscle Beach was and continues
Choosing outdoor playground equipment can be challenging, especially when you have limited space and several sports or activities to cater to. For this reason, outdoor playground structures that include different types of equipment are growing in popularity. The Multi-Sport Goal
Children’s play activities can take two different forms: structured play and unstructured play. Both are vital for a child’s wellbeing, learning and growth. What is structured play? Structured play, also known as goal-oriented play, generally involves using logic to solve problems, while
A playground climbing net is the perfect way to develop children’s hand-eye coordination while they play. A climbing net offers many other physical and mental benefits as well, including building strength and balance, climbing ability, spatial awareness and problem solving