NATURE PLAY

Natural playgrounds are designed with sustainability in mind. They are made with the highest quality wood or other nature-inspired materials and focus on providing a high play value. We want children to grow up in a space where they can discover, learn and challenge themselves - entirely naturally. We want children's imaginations to go wild and to challenge their creativity and stimulate their motor skills. The basic concept of Nature Play is playing "without rules" which the children create by themselves without outside control. Specifically, this means that we offer nature playground equipment which can be used in as many ways as possible.

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Photo Credit: Lisa Winner Photography

Photo Credit: Lisa Winner Photography

BENEFITS OF NATURE PLAY

1. Makes Kids Healthier

Regular habits of active play during childhood are one of the best predictors of active adulthoods.

2. Makes Kids Smarter

The variety provided by nature stimulates and develops a child’s body and offers an added boost to the development of the brain.

3. Makes Kids Feel Better

Outdoor play in green settings reduces the symptoms of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder in children.

4. Good For The Earth

Frequent, unstructured childhood play in natural settings has been found to be the most common influence on the development of life-long conservation values.

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WOOD

Robinia Wood

Highest pressure and bending strength and is suitable for making playground equipment due to its durability in contact with the soil
Robinia logs consist entirely of heartwood
In untreated condition, Robinia will first get a golden color, and then turn grayish like any other untreated wood
Norna products are sustainably harvested and FSC-certified

Cedar Wood

Has a smooth and soft finish
Lighter than hardwood but it’s not weak due to this lightness
Resistant to rot when it comes into contact with the soil
Natural insect and water repellant making it a low-effort choice
Recyclable and sustainable

THEMED NATURE PLAY

PolyfiberCrete

Lightweight synthetic concrete sandstone textured material molded into solid play structures and site furnishings
Patented process of cellular concrete, polymer additives, molds, sand, air bubbles, and sandblasting
Non-abrasive climbing grip offers safety and durability
Does not crack or shatter
Major advantages - solid, heavy structures that are of uniform composition and color throughout

Ropes

Easy to maintain – quick repairs
Creates a sense of adventure
Good sightline and visibility for parents watching kids play
Good exercise, activates core muscles, balance
Challenges older kids, multi-level age range playability
Encourages kids to be risk takers!

Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete

Lightweight, durable material that can be cast into nearly unlimited shapes, colors and textures
Look of real wood with manufactured product
Endless theme options
Sustainable - uses less cement than equivalent concrete and often uses significant quantities of recycled materials

SURFACING

Wood Fiber

Has high impact absorbing qualities yet firm, slip resistant surface that, if properly installed, will meet accessibility guidelines
Pure natural material means no negative health or environmental effects
Economical and easy to maintain