Playful Features & Landscaping

Outside in nature’s own playgarden there are many opportunities to play in a way which may not include large pieces of play equipment. These environments can sometimes be the most creative and cost-effective learning and play environments.

Here at Playgarden we don’t believe that the incorporation of natural features such as planting should be limited to early years and primary aged children but we believe that access to green spaces should be available to pupils with special needs and secondary aged students too.

Natural play environments support the school and early years curriculum, encouraging imagination, exploration and diversity, offering playful engagement with nature. Natural materials that are alive, ever-changing and renewing themselves have a very high play value, adding to the complexity and richness of a play environment.

Boulders & Pebbles • The Living World • Caves, Tunnels & Mounds • Mud Play • Natural Seating • Paths & Pathways • Growing & Planting • Ponds • Surfaces & Textures • Sand • Water