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Natural Play

Research shows that children who have opportunities to play naturally, in natural settings are typically healthier, happier and more likely to appreciate the natural world around them. Our nature-inspired natural play equipment blends the adventure and wonder of nature with the latest in playground innovation. They capture kids' imagination with the look and feel of real bark and real rock while offering the durability, safety and low maintenance you demand in a high-quality playstructure.

 

Combine these benefits with those only Mother Nature can provide by incorporating trees, plants and gardens to create a natural play environment. You'll strike the perfect balance between the natural and the man-made establishing the optimal setting for child-directed natural play. And with childhood obesity on the rise, it's more imperative than ever to get kids off the couch and outside to play naturally - the way kids are supposed to play.

Read the article on Benefits of Nature for Children
Studies shows that children can benefit from playing in natural environment, including improved concentration and school achievement, reduced stress levels, reduced symptoms of Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and a foundation of environmental stewardship. Read more.
Children share what they like best about playing outside.
Kids show and tell their thoughts on playing naturally. Read more.
Add just a few natural elements to make a big impract on your play environment.
Adding just a few natural elements to any playground design can make a more attractive and comfortable playground for children and families. Read more about natural play.
Peter "Gunnar" Gunnarson, Artist at Landscape Structures
Q&A session with Peter "Gunnar" Gunnarson, an artist and designer with Landscape Structures, on his unique job of making the "natural" come to life. Read more.
Play Naturally trends in playground designs
Over the last few decades, playground design has changed a great deal, and today the emerging trend is to balance the benefits of play with the benefits of nature. Read more about natural playgrounds.
Read an article on Go outside and play!
The way many children play today has changed. Some of the important efforts of park and recreation pioneers have set the stage for professionals to help reverse obesity trends "in our backyards". Read more about playing naturally.
Play for All
Landscape Structures creates play events so kids of abilities can play.
At Landscape Structures, we go Beyond Accessibility to create play events that kids of all abilities can enjoy together!
More Play Value
Natural Element Climbers have the look and feel of real climbing rock walls.
Check out our other Freestanding Components to add to your nature-inspired climbers or other commercial play ground equipment.
Product Videos
See Video on our Freestanding components, Playsystems, Fitness Equipment and much more, go to video archives to view the fun.
See our products in action! Go to our video archives to see the fantastic fun.
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