Category for Play and Recreation

Play and Recreation > Best Practices > e
e.
Create neighborhood “scrap stores” that can collect and distribute loose parts and other play materials.
Play and Recreation > Best Practices > d
d.
Provide low-cost loose part play kits on loan to groups organizing play streets.
Play and Recreation > Best Practices > c
c.
Use rubber surfacing around trees to prevent heaving of the sidewalk.
Play and Recreation > Best Practices > b
b.
Provide adjacent storage areas for loose parts and tools for self-cleanup, such as brooms, etc.
Play and Recreation > Best Practices > a
a.
Create well-integrated street furniture that is multi-functional, and include play elements, such as benches, that are also designed for climbing or sliding.
Play and Recreation > Best Practices > c
c.
Provide amenities, such as trees, shade structures, drinking fountains, lighting, restrooms, space for stroller parking, etc., as appropriate to the location.
Play and Recreation > Best Practices > b
b.
Provide a variety of seating that is comfortable and convenient like “plop benches,” which are larger in size than regular benches and provide caregivers extra space to sit with all of their belongings.
Play and Recreation > Best Practices > a
a.
Locate play elements so that they are visually and physically accessible.
Play and Recreation > Best Practices > c
c.
Include play elements in the form of sculptures that are based on the local flora and fauna.
Play and Recreation > Best Practices > b
b.
Include play elements that respond to natural elements, such as sun, wind, water, etc.

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