Is a playful landscape characterised by the occurrence of enjoyment by the public and all those that interact with it. Sometimes playscapes look and feel like a natural environment. However, landscape architects and designers are increasingly using the term to express areas of cities that encourage interaction and enjoyment of all ages Playscapes, a term coined by Joe Frost in his 1992 book, Play and Playscapes', are becoming widespread within early childhood settings, often replacing or being built in addition to the rubberized surfaced, metal and plastic playgrounds. The natural playscape (or natural playground) is generally defined as a play space with as few man-made components as possible. Using native plants, rolling hills, and many trees, these playscapes represent a natural place such as a forest. Playscapes are designed with the intent of bringing people back to nature. Urban playscapes are similar to natural playgrounds insofar as they break from the need for specific play equipment; they are defined not by clear boundaries but through a shaping of the landscape to encourage play and interaction. Playscapes offer a wide range of open-ended play options that allow people to be creative and use their imagination. Playscapes offer a wide range of developmental benefits to children, rehabilitation programs and all people in general.

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