Children these days don’t seem to be
fettered by the lack of outdoor play they get and this is a cause for concern.
Virtual play has taken place of physical and outdoor play and the big pile of
homework every child gets these days, doesn’t help a bit either. So in a world
where we need to make going out and playing fun again, are normal playgrounds
sufficient as an answer or do we need a dose of creativity?
I think adults could do with a change and
introduce the idea of playscapes on a more prevalent manner. Now most of you
would be wondering what the difference is between a playground and a playscape
– but the two are quite the polar opposites in terms of outlook and aesthetics.
A playground, in essence, is an area that houses outdoor playground equipment for children to play on. Swing sets,
slides and hanging bars make up the entertainment aspect of a playground as
children gather to have a good time. Playscapes incorporate nature and the
aspects of a traditional playground to create a diverse area of play.
Nowadays, you see playgrounds in almost
every neighborhood and almost everyone them features the same repeated themes.
You can see the same types of play-structures in each playground that you
visit, only colored differently, and that creates a general bland look and
feel to the area. This feeling is picked up by children very quickly, and as
they demand more from outdoor play, it doesn’t provide to be sufficient enough.
Playscapes can help with this problem. By incorporating nature and play, you’re
making a diverse environment for children to play in. Using big rocks, logs,
plants and trees can help children become accustom to coming into contact with
newer things and even species! And including trails, tunnels and other natural
hideouts can help children use their imaginations to the full, opening doors to
better playing opportunities.
Although we are big fans of playgrounds,
but playscapes have won us over, especially when you consider the latter
replacing an old and boring play area. So if you want to spice things up in
your playground or are looking to build a commercial playscape, you can head on
down to the Creative Recreational Systems Inc. website to get hold of some
truly fantastic commercial playground equipment. Their site is inundated with the best playground equipment available in markets today, and all of
them guarantee your children to have the best playing time of their lives!
