Innovative Playground Design & Ideas

Innovation has been at the core of Landscape Structures since our co-founder Steve King created the concept of continuous play over 50 years ago. As our company’s grown, our process has become more sophisticated and collaborative, but our commitment to innovation has remained, in fact most of our innovations become industry standards.

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Innovative playground design key trends

Challenging Playgrounds

Playing on a playground teaches children self-regulation, how to handle stressful situations, and increase self-esteem and self-confidence. Exhilarating and engaging playground elements that test and challenge children increases these benefits. Children's participation in risky play can reduce fear through repeated and slow exposure to that fear, like heights for example. Research shows that if children are not provided with sufficiently challenging play opportunities, will not develop an ability to cope with fear-inducing situations and maintain their fear leading to anxiety disorders.

Inclusive Playgrounds

A well-designed, inclusive play environment enables all children to develop physically, emotionally and socially. An inclusive playground provides just the right level of challenge, addresses all levels of ability, and goes beyond minimum accessibility to create play experiences that meet a variety developmental needs. Playgrounds that truly welcome everyone will become destination places for visitors to gather. At an inclusive playground, children of all abilities can interact with each other and do what all kids want to do: play. Most importantly, inclusive playgrounds help eliminate bias for children with disabilities.

Playground Theming

Whether a distinctive landscape or typography, historical theme or abstract wonderland, our Design Inspiration can jumpstart your imagination. We have a long history of creating exceptional signature play environments together that will engage and revitalize your community for decades.
There is no one with more design talent, material options, advanced manufacturing capabilities or guidance to bring your unique playground theme to life. We’ll learn about your goals and vision, and work collaboratively with you to make it a reality.

Playground Materials and Innovative Features

We build our park, shade and playground products to last. Part of our commitment to quality and innovation is the use of only the best materials and innovative features. Our ISO 9001 certification hold us to the highest standards for quality and through our continuous improvement efforts we’re always searching for ways to bring more efficiency to our operations and product innovations.