1. Letâs get physical (& psychological) Towers are a smart way to get a host of health benefits from one fun feature. Balancing, climbing, crawling: they all develop muscles, coordination and confidence. They help fight our sedentary lifestyles with a good
Playtime for our children is far more than just fun and games. Not only is it a valuable educational opportunity, but it also contributes to the development of social and physical skills. Activities initiated by children and lead by imagination
Todayâs playgrounds are fast becoming wonderlands of make-believe play and creativity. So, how far do you go when it comes to âthemingâ â and does it really matter? Of course, thereâs not a clear-cut answer. But here are some great ideas
More than a trend, itâs a crucial social shift: the growing demand for inclusive playgrounds. Here, we look at two questions: why and how? Why? Of course, itâs about popularity: if you build a play space for more people, more people will
Fresh air and movement are vital for the well-being and growth of children, however certain games are also key in education and developing social skills. Itâs important for children to partake in play and exercise, however, which is better for
To combat the growing obesity rate in the Australian Capital Territory, the ACT government launched the new âFind Fitness Outdoorsâ website, designed to help Canberra residents take advantage of local outdoor fitness opportunities. Targeted to people of all ages and fitness
If thereâs a single attribute weâd like to see on every childâs face, itâs happiness. The sound of their laughter and the smiles on their little faces brings warmth to every heart. Fun is for life and playtime has the
The Whimsical Wobbly Wood Collection Thereâs an entirely different universe unfolding inside every young mind. Playtime is an adventure. A time for children to explore their mental and physical potentials, while their imaginations run wild. Giving the gift of fun to
Here at Playground Centre, we were proud to recently be part of an amazing program called Love to Ride â which is peddling a love of cycling across the globe. A simple but powerful social marketing initiative, Love to Ride operates
Modern playgrounds are the ultimate multi-taskers. In an urbanised, digitised and overweight world, they promote health, childhood development and community when we need it more than ever â and in ways weâve never seen before. As âplay professionalsâ, weâre excited to
Who needs a gym when you can work out in the fresh air instead? Most parks feature some form of outdoor exercise equipment, and even stairs and a park bench can help you work out if youâre creative. The best
Outdoor gyms are relatively new in Australia and New Zealand, but Americans have been enjoying outdoor exercise equipment and gyms since 1933, when the now-famous Muscle Beach opened just south of Santa Monica Pier. While Muscle Beach was and continues