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Play Space Design

Research and articles discussing issues related to the design of outdoor and nature play spaces for children.

  • Group of girls' feet walking on footpath.

    The Challenge of Keeping Girls Active

  • A girl sits on a bench looking out at a play space.

    Consultative, considered, and unapologetic: How we need to go about designing spaces for girls

  • Tree planting and Play Forests – Soothing kids’ eco-anxiety

    Tree planting and Play Forests – Soothing kids’ eco-anxiety

  • Nature, the best playground

    Nature, the best playground

  • A group of ten girls aged 10 to 13 walking towards camera, on a cement path. They are talking, smiling and laughing as they join in a group conversation. There are tall gum trees along the sides of the path and in the background.

    Making space, and designing public spaces, for girls

  • Tree climbing – who’s up for the challenge?

  • The value of childhood extends to all kids – especially those in hospital

    The value of childhood extends to all kids – especially those in hospital

  • A group of ten girls aged 10 to 13 walking towards camera, on a cement path. They are talking, smiling and laughing as they join in a group conversation. There are tall gum trees along the sides of the path and in the background.

    Want ideas on how to improve our societies? Ask a kid

  • How Cubbies Change A Street

    How Cubbies Change A Street

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  • Families
    • Where to Play in WA
      • WA National Parks for Kids
      • WA Nature Parks & Playgrounds
      • More WA Places to Play
    • Benefits of Nature Play
    • Things to Do in Nature
      • Play Trails (6+ years)
      • Talk N Walk App (8+ years)
      • Talk N Walk Cards (8+ years)
      • Play Anywhere (5+ years)
    • Nature Play Ideas
      • Nature Play in the Park (3-4 years)
      • All Weather Play Ideas
      • Nature Craft Ideas
      • Sensory Nature Play Ideas
    • Nature Play Printables
  • Educators
    • Nature & Me SE Learning Cards
    • Outdoor Classroom Ideas
    • Nature Classroom Printables
      • Outdoor Classroom Nature Passport
      • Talk N Walk for Schools Toolkit
    • Professional Learning
      • On-site Workshops
      • Online Course
    • Create Your Best Play Space Workshop
    • Talk N Walk to School Event
    • Nature Play Research
  • Communities
    • Nature Play in the Park
    • About Talk N Walk
    • About Play Anywhere
    • About Nature Passports
    • Girls Recreational Spaces Project
    • Play Space Consultation/Audit
    • Nature Wellbeing Resources
  • Partner with Us
    • Girls Recreational Spaces Project
    • Host Nature Play in the Park
    • Host a Community Event
    • Create a Play Trail
    • Create a Nature Passport
    • Play Space Consultation/Audit
    • Media & Speaking Engagements
  • About
    • Our Mission
    • Our Team
    • Our Partners
    • Our Awards
    • Annual Reports
    • Contact
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