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THE VISION
» Create an opportunity to introduce
natural play along an existing trail.
» Provide a simple, comfortable, low-
risk option for the users.
» Seating is needed for adults and other
trail users.
» This playscape adds value to the
existing trail for potential
increased use.
THE PARTICIPANTS
» This scale of playscape will be
funded and developed by the Parks
Department and staff.
» A design meeting with Parks
Department staff will be held to
provide ideas and develop buy-in.
» Someone on staff with Certified
Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI)
training will be consulted for safety
review of playscape elements.
THE PROCESS
» All materials and funds will come from
the existing site and park budget.
» Activity and use of the natural
playscape will be assessed after two
years.
» Costs will be minimized by using
currently available materials.
THE SITE
» The site will be along the existing trail
in area visible from trailhead.
» The overall area should be less than
20'x20'.
» Ideally a significant environmental or
natural feature can be included.
MOTION IN TREES
Use what nature provides by looking to incorporate mature trees as part of the
playscape.
BALANCE CHALLENGE
Use of stumps, logs, and boulders create a diversity of textures, shapes, and heights
for children to negotiate.
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