INCLUSIVE PLAYGROUNDS

INCLUSIVE PLAYGROUNDS

How To Plan, Design And Build Inclusive Playgrounds
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INCLUSIVE PLAYGROUNDS HELP BUILD  COMMUNITIES

Well-designed inclusive play spaces and parks welcome people and especially children of all abilities to play, learn and grow together. But did you know that their benefits extend even further? Inclusive play areas  also allow adults of varying  ages and abilities to actively engage with the children in their care. The playground can become a truly multi-generational gathering space for community enjoyment, socialization, healthy bodies and  imaginative fun.

This online guide can help you in the creation of an inclusive play area unique to your community, from concept through installation and beyond. Our extensive experience allows us to help clients create unique and inclusive play areas in communities, schools, and other public and private institutions.

What is an Inclusive Playground?

A universally designed, sensory-rich environment that enables children to develop physically, socially and emotionally. An engaging place that provides the just-right level of challenge and offers opportunities to succeed. A place that goes beyond minimum  accessibility to create play experiences that meet a  variety of needs and interests.

At an inclusive playground, children (and adults) of all abilities can interact with each other and do what everyone wants to do: PLAY!
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Inclusive Play Design
Process

Learn about how to start the process to design an inclusive play space and a complete outline to assist in designing the playground.
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Learn about inclusive playground products which can assist you in creating an inclusive rich playground space.
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Inclusive designed playgrounds

View sample playground designs which are examples of well designed inclusive play areas and may help ignite your design ideas.
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Our Design Philosophy

Landscape Structures and General Recreation, Inc. create inclusive areas featuring activities that are age and developmentally  appropriate, sensory stimulating and universally designed. Our design philosophy is influenced by the tenets of  Universal Design, a theory of design that strives to make  environments more usable, safer and healthier for all.

Our collaborative process engages your stakeholders, interprets community needs and ultimately results in a  responsive design that reflects your vision. To this we apply our extensive experience with inclusive play, infused by  our ongoing research into empirical evidence-based best practices.

This process creates a strong foundation for inclusive playground design, incorporating scientific findings into the play experiences themselves as well as the overall design.

Universal Design

Universal design is a process that enables and empowers a diverse population by improving human performance, health and wellness, and  social participation.
— Center for  Inclusive Design  and Environmental Access (IDeA Center), University of Buffalo School of Architecture and Planning

Why Embrace universal design?

Because it benefits everyone regardless of condition. Applying Universal Design does not mean that all the fun and risk of a park and playground are eliminated. Instead, it helps to create a place where all can play, learn and grow together.

Roll out the welcome mat

The benefits of inclusive play areas are far-reaching. They are also a welcome resource for parents with disabilities (wounded veterans, for example) and an aging caregiver population who want to interact  with the children in their care.

You’ll want to take a look at how accommodating your parking lots, restrooms and pathways are to  people of varying  abilities. That way, everyone can easily access your playground.

OUR GOAL

To Help Communities Create Inclusive Playgrounds for All.
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Find funding sources

Playground and Recreation Grants
Many organizations allocate funds for building or updating playgrounds through grants. These organizations see the benefits playgrounds bring to a community and the development of the whole child – mentally, physically and socially. 
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you can build it

Community Build Playgrounds
Constructing a community build playground is not only possible, It's FUN! You just need to find the right partner to work with you through the entire community build process! Our team of experts are happy and ready to assist you. 
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More About General Recreation, Inc.
For nearly 50 years, we have built all types of recreation facilities: from outdoor fitness equipment and furnishings for public spaces to designing and installing all of the modern commercial playgrounds, aquatic playgrounds and more!
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Trusted in Commercial Playground Equipment

For nearly 50 years, General Recreation has provided designs, equipment and assisted in building all types of recreation facilities: from playgrounds and site furnishings for public spaces to designing and installing commercial outdoor fitness areas, aquatic playgrounds, safety surfacing, site furnishings, and more. We provide an extensive array of park products and site furnishings, pavilions and gazebos, fabric shade structures, outdoor bleachers, athletic standards, and more.
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  • Inclusive Playgrounds
  • About Us
    • Partnerships >
      • Build Jakes Place
      • Miracle League
      • Shane's Inspiration
      • Star Institute
  • Inclusive Play
    • Facts of Inclusivity
    • Play Engages The Senses
    • Inclusive Playground Design
    • Development Skills
    • Safety Surfacing
    • Sample Inclusive Play Designs
    • Inclusive Play Literature
    • Inclusive Project References
  • Inclusive Play Products
    • Sliding
    • Spinning
    • Climbing
    • Swinging
    • Sensory Play Elements
    • Sensory Panels
    • Rocking-Bouncing-Balancing
    • Overhead Events
    • Tunnels
    • Bridges and Ramps
    • Nature Inspired Play
    • Symbol Communication Sign
    • Unique Structures
    • Smart Play Structures
    • Fabric Shade Structures
  • Videos
  • Resources
    • Playground Grant Resources
    • Main General Recreation Website
    • Community Build Playgrounds
  • Contact Us
  • More
    • Blog
    • Privacy Policy
    • Legal