A natural playground transforms your schoolyard into a wonderland of exploration and creativity. Using elements like logs, rocks, and native plants, a natural playground encourages imaginative play, physical activity, and a deep connection to the environment. It’s a space where students can climb, balance, dig, and discover; all while engaging with the natural world around them. By incorporating a natural playground, you provide a dynamic, eco-friendly environment that fosters creativity, teamwork, and a love for outdoor play.
This project pairs well with loose parts, fencing, and obstacle course projects.
Discovering and creating imaginative and physical play opportunities
Connecting with nature
Local outdoors society/club
Local forest schools
Can be created using found objects at minimal cost!
Boundaries around safe, adventurous play
Tools for digging, measuring, or transporting natural materials
Try adding options like rope climbing, shelter building, slack line, bridges, or hammocks.
This can connect to the math, science, healthy living, visual arts, or technology/physical education curriculum!
Newcombille Elementary school has completed a project involving a natural playground.