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Entry features can serve an important role in
the identification of a natural playscape. A
conventional playground is certainly recognizable;
however, a collection of spaces made of logs,
boulders, dirt, and other less familiar play
elements may benefit from a sign, arbor, or other
marker saying "Yes, come play." With the Two
Rivers SRA natural playscape entry being next
to the popular caboose cabins, a theme tied
to the railroad made sense. Thinking of how
people associate with railroads, the seemingly
endless row of ties forming the track and a road
crossing arm easily came to mind. Translating
to the pathway into the playscape, timbers will
be placed along either side like a rail line for
energy-filled children to hop and bound along.
Like a railroad crossing arm identifies the tracks,
constructing that imagery through timbers, paint,
logs, and creativity clearly provides that invitation
to begin your nature play experience.
THE ENTRANCE
RAILROAD-THEMED ENTRANCE
CABOOSE CAMPGROUND
INSPIRATION PLAN DESIGN MANAGE EXAMPLES
