The Keys for A Perfect Playground
Mon, Feb 22, 21
Playgrounds have existed for 170 years since the first purpose-built public playground opened in England. As it was meant to be built back then, the playground functions as a child's getaway in every major park in the world. Playgrounds are their free space without judgment that they can rule on their own without the parents there to watch. But all playgrounds are not made equal as modern playgrounds are bigger and more advanced. That means more money and not all local parks can afford the big stuff, but to have the basics means a perfect playground.
First, a perfect playground must be located in the right place for everyone in the neighborhood to go. You can't have a playground at one end of town or where only a few families live. It also cannot be in a seedy part of town because of the safety it lacks. Have it at the center in the city where all roads lead to and have plenty of open space that surrounds it. It can be significant since it has to accompany many children at once. It doesn't have to be the size of Central Park, but it should be big enough to take in a whole classroom of children.
Second, a perfect playground not just has to be safe around them, but also on the surface they walk upon. The ground should be cool and not burn the children when they walk. The grass also must be soft where it can break their fall, which means no cement or rocks underneath. Rubber flooring is growing popular because of how soft it is and how it doesn't burn up with the proper shade hanging over. It could be a large canopy suspended above or plenty of trees. Finally, the children should be hydrated with a clean water fountain nearby.
Third, there is the equipment the children use. A playground gives them the room to explore, where they can climb on and get off. Far from being dangerous, the playground should allow children the right to navigate what limits they can go where it should be safe, but still fun. Children use the playground to challenge themselves and stimulate the mind, trying out their senses, including the use of touch, sight, and sound. These new modern playgrounds are now including sensory stations to integrate those children who may be impaired in either area.
First, a perfect playground must be located in the right place for everyone in the neighborhood to go. You can't have a playground at one end of town or where only a few families live. It also cannot be in a seedy part of town because of the safety it lacks. Have it at the center in the city where all roads lead to and have plenty of open space that surrounds it. It can be significant since it has to accompany many children at once. It doesn't have to be the size of Central Park, but it should be big enough to take in a whole classroom of children.
Second, a perfect playground not just has to be safe around them, but also on the surface they walk upon. The ground should be cool and not burn the children when they walk. The grass also must be soft where it can break their fall, which means no cement or rocks underneath. Rubber flooring is growing popular because of how soft it is and how it doesn't burn up with the proper shade hanging over. It could be a large canopy suspended above or plenty of trees. Finally, the children should be hydrated with a clean water fountain nearby.
Third, there is the equipment the children use. A playground gives them the room to explore, where they can climb on and get off. Far from being dangerous, the playground should allow children the right to navigate what limits they can go where it should be safe, but still fun. Children use the playground to challenge themselves and stimulate the mind, trying out their senses, including the use of touch, sight, and sound. These new modern playgrounds are now including sensory stations to integrate those children who may be impaired in either area.