Natural Playground Designs by the All 5,000 children we've interviewed want these very same, natural play opportunities. Offer them a choice, and every time they'll choose Natural Playgrounds over equipment playgrounds. Look at what the research says: Natural Playgrounds contribute to the overall physical, cognitive, and emotional development of children. As a result of playing in natural environments, children
Natural Playgrounds offer financial benefits, as well. They're less expensive than equipment, they aren't replaced when safety regulations change, they lower playground injuries (which cost the US over $8 billion every year), they offer higher play value at lower cost, and they're part of the greening movement that reduces costly environmental impacts while improving wildlife habitats and beautifying their surroundings. And --- they're perfect outdoor classrooms! No wonder there's a worldwide movement to "leave no child inside." At the Natural Playgrounds Company - we're making sure children have wonderful places to go outside.
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