We have several lunch and learns available our most popular two are the following. To inquire about a lunch and learn, please fill out the form on this page.
1. NATURAL PLAYGROUND & PARK DESIGN
This hour-long, lunch and learn presentation is intended to help educate Landscape Architects and other design professionals about the basic concepts and principles involved in designing natural playgrounds and parks. Discussion topics include: site selection, incorporating natural terrain features, reclaiming natural materials, equipment selection, common design mistakes, and surfacing options. There will be time for general audience questions as well.
SESSION GOALS
Become knowledgeable about:
- The various types of natural playgrounds
- The basic concepts and principles of natural playground design
- The various types of play equipment materials and the benefits/drawbacks of those materials
- Common surfacing types and the reasons they are used
- Common design mistakes/hazards
2. FULLY CUSTOMIZED PLAYGROUND STRUCTURES
This hour-long, lunch and learn presentation is intended to help educate Landscape Architects and other design professionals about the basic concepts and principals involved in designing fully customized playground structures. Discussion topics include: site selection, incorporating natural topography, selecting materials & features, common design mistakes, and surfacing options. At the end of the session, there will be time for general audience questions as well.
SESSION GOALS
Become knowledgeable about:
- The various types of custom playgrounds
- The basic concepts and principals of custom playground design
- The various types of play equipment materials and the benefits/drawbacks of those materials
- Common surfacing types and the reasons they are used
- Common design mistakes/hazards
3. CUSTOM THEMED PLAYGROUNDS THAT INSPIRE AWE AND IMAGINATION
Custom themed playgrounds help develop kids’ cognitive, social and language skills as they role play, make up stories and adventures, and explore endless possibilities for fun.
The Importance of Inclusive Playgrounds
We understand that inclusive playground equipment creates an accessible world for children of different abilities. Everyone, including children with disabilities, children who are typically developing and the adults in their lives, should have access to inclusive playgrounds. And we help you make those spaces a reality.”
ABOUT THE SPEAKERS
The guest presenters for the sessions will be Midwest Playscapes’ team of Certified Playground Safety Inspectors (CPSI’s). With more than 30 years experience designing and building commercial playgrounds, as well as CPSI and RISC designations, our team is the leading authority on playground / park design and construction in the Midwestern US.