Play_Park_Strategy_2021-2030

Play parks should encourage exploration and contribute to the holistic experience and development of the child within the cultural and physical environment. There is a need to provide for some spontaneity and unpredictability in an increasingly structured and urbanised world. Play parks can be safe and secure and still be places of excitement, wonder and challenge. In full compliance will all current standards, play parks will provide stimulating special places for children. 41 Principle 1: Play Park Development Model Active play/ equipment based Open / ‘Green Space’ Adult supervision Creative, sensory and explorative spaces Inclusivity and accessibility Special Features Area The Council shall adopt a holistic play park development model that provides quality, inclusive, accessible, active, sensory and explorative play. The following elements should be considered and incorporated where reasonably practicable within the design of play parks: Play facilities It can be difficult to categorise equipment and activities provided as suitable for a specific age range as children of the same age vary greatly in their physical and cognitive abilities. However, some equipment can be considered appropriate for a general age group such as spring rockers for younger children and climbing walls and zip lines for older children. Based on the four categories of play, each of the following general age groups can be catered for.