Inspiration

by admin on January 8, 2009

Here are some interesting ideas from other parks around the world. Most of these incorporate the idea of a “natural playground” into their design. Check out the pictures below, plus a gallery of other garden ideas.

A living willow tree woven into a bower:
bowerkids

Banners, handpainted signs and thoughtful design make a park entrance inviting:
park-signs
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banners

This playground incorporates found and reused objects for imaginary play:

playground

Here’s a really cool way to reuse tires and address terrain changes. Plus, no falls:

slide

Water pumps, channels and tables and sand areas encourage experimentation and creativity:

water_table_play

Kids like to play with sound, too.  Pipes, plastic drums, windchimes and other found objects can double as instruments in a “sound scape.”

music

Lose yourself in a maze:

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