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LUNCH & LEARN SESSIONS

Expand your expertise with our free, one-hour Lunch & Learn presentations, designed for landscape architects and design professionals. Each session covers key principles, best practices, and common mistakes in playground and park design.

Session 1:

Natural Playground & Park Design

  • Learn the fundamentals of designing natural playgrounds, from site selection to materials and surfacing options. Discover how to incorporate natural terrain, reclaim materials, and avoid common design mistakes.

    • Types of natural playgrounds & design principles

    • Play equipment materials: benefits & drawbacks

    • Surfacing options & common design hazards

Session 2:

Fully Customized Playground Structures

  • Explore the possibilities of custom playground structures, including materials, features, and topography integration. Gain insights into avoiding design pitfalls while creating unique, engaging play spaces.

    • Types of natural playgrounds & design principles

    • Play equipment materials: benefits & drawbacks

    • Surfacing options & common design hazards

Session 3:

Custom Themed Playgrounds

  • Discover how themed playgrounds spark imagination and enhance cognitive, social, and language development through interactive storytelling and role-play.

  • The Importance of Inclusive Playgrounds

    Playgrounds should be accessible to children of all abilities. We help you design inclusive spaces that foster connection and play for everyone.

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