Title: (Optional) Design a play area for children.
Course: Outdoor Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Systems Management (18549) > Section: Planning Recreational Activities

Design should include

- safety considerations and liability concerns
- types of materials (e.g., appropriate surfacing, functionality)
- equipment maintenance and life cycle
- accessibility considerations
- steps for constructing a play area
  - play options (e.g., twirling, swinging, spinning, climbing)
  - flow and movement
- incorporating existing nature.

Teacher Resources:

- Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) Certification, National Recreation and Park Association
- The Daily Dozen, A 12-Point Playground Safety Checklist, National Recreation and Park Association

Process/Skill Questions:

- How might natural features be incorporated into the design?
- What interactive areas will be included in the design?
- How could the play area be adapted to special events, such as birthday parties?
- What are the advantages and disadvantages of indoor and outdoor play areas?
- What accommodations need to be considered for children with special needs?