Create a Play Trail

Work with us to develop a digital Play Trail that motivates families to be active, have fun and learn together!

Nature Play WA's City of Stirling Play Trails. Video courtesy of the City of Stirling.

What are digital Play Trails?

Play Trails take traditional scavenger hunt games to a whole new level. Using Nature Play WA’s Play Trails app, families visit trail locations to unlock challenges, solve quiz questions and score points.

We work with you to develop a trail that:

  • Bolsters physical activity and mental wellbeing;
  • Promotes community connection;
  • Calls attention to your key messaging; and,
  • Encourages families to take a closer look at their natural and built environment.

We’ve partnered with local governments and community organisations to create trails that offer families a unique and fun way to explore shipwrecks, historic buildings, artworks, museums, playgrounds, the environment and much more!

Key Features

Each Play Trail incorporates the following:
  • Wayfinding: Trail waypoints are plotted on the Play Trail overview map. Players visit each location to unlock an activation challenge.
  • Activation: Activation challenges include solving a quiz question, taking a photo, drawing, solving a puzzle, or playing a mini memory game (with customisable photos).
  • Gamification: Points are awarded for visiting trail locations and for completed challenges.
  • Leaderboard: On completing a Play Trail, players can view their score and position on a trail leaderboard.
  • Rewards (optional): To support local businesses and provide extra incentives for completing trails rewards, such as discount vouchers for the local cafe, can be incorporated.

If you're interested in creating a Play Trail, or would like more information, email Jane at jane@natureplaywa.org.au.

Nature Play WA's East Newman Play Trail

Download the Play Trails flyer for more information.
Check out a case study on the Kensington Bushland Play Trail with the Town of Victoria Park.

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Partner with us to help connect children with nature and foster healthier, happier communities. We collaborate with schools, local governments, community organisations, research institutions and more.

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