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Make Your Mark with
Playground Design
W
hether realized or not, design affects our perceptions and experiences. Our environment influences
how we engage, learn and develop. A playground
is a social space. And every child is different. It's important to
design playgrounds with these differences in mind, in ways that
respect and honor each pathway, while offering fun and exciting
new challenges. Landscape Structures Inc., a Delano, Minnesota-based commercial playground equipment manufacturer, will
collaborate with you to create playground designs to do just that.
It's possible to create unique playground designs at an affordable price tag. One option is to look for preconfigured
playground equipment like Smart Play®: Venti™. Its modern
design aesthetic can be complemented with a vibrant color
palette to make it a truly unique destination playground. Another option in the more traditional landscape of playground
equipment is freestanding play components - Rhapsody™
Outdoor Musical Instruments, spinners, climbers and swings.
These can be added to existing playgrounds or placed together
in a new space to create unique play experiences for kids.
Playgrounds come in all shapes, sizes and styles. You can
bring a fantasy world to life by incorporating customized playground components into your design. Watkins Regional Park
in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, based its design on the story
of L. Frank Baum's The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Kids of all
ages can explore Auntie Em and Uncle Henry's Kansas farm,
the poppy field, Emerald City and even Dorothy's ruby slippers, which were adapted to be playground slides. Additionally, custom playground design allows you to celebrate the heritage of a community by incorporating logos, native flora and
fauna, and personalizing various playground components.
Bring children and families of all abilities together for play
with an inclusive playground design. Keeping the needs of
all users in mind during the design process helps create a
play environment that increases access, safety, comfort and
social participation. The Jonesboro Miracle League Park in
Jonesboro, Arkansas, is home to an inclusive playground
with an extensive ramping system to bring children using
mobility devices to the center of the action. Additionally, a
variety of inclusive playground components were included
to engage kids' senses while encouraging interactive play.
The great outdoors is the number one spot where kids can
play naturally - making up their own games while freely exploring the world around them. Encourage kids to connect
with the natural surroundings as they navigate through nature-inspired play equipment like the playground on Tom
Sawyer Island at Amelia Earhart Park in Hialeah, Florida.
This playground helps promote outdoor adventure with its
recycled wood-grain panels, woodsy color scheme and nature-inspired climbers that mimic rocks, mushrooms and logs.
Landscape Structures and its local playground consultants
will help guide you through the playground design process
and select a solution that will help your project stand out
from the rest. Learn how you can make your mark with your
playground design at www.playlsi.com.
888-438-6574
playlsi.com
Watkins Regional Park
Amelia Earhart Park
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