Specifically, the study published in the International Journal of Early Childhood found that children spent most of their time (about 60%) in natural play zones, as compared to manufactured play ...

In a natural playground, kids play in a space that feels like a piece of nature. These playgrounds use logs, sand, and water ...

creating a unique space for children to play and learn about their natural environment. The jutting rock walls surrounding the playground are bathed in multicoloured lights to highlight the ...

Delaware County continues to grow at a rapid pace and because of this, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources ... up to a lot more kids.” According to Mertz, while the playground at Delaware ...

The playgrounds are targeted at children and teenagers up to age 19.Credit: Steven Siewert “Essentially, kids are given the opportunity and freedom to engage in this kind of natural, junky ...