Go Beyond Accessible—Build Truly Inclusive Playgrounds
As Canada’s leading inclusive playground design partner, Park N Play Design can help your project achieve National Demonstration Site (NDS) status through the 7 Principles of Inclusive Playground Design™. Together, we can create spaces where children of all abilities can play, learn, and connect.
What Is an Inclusive Play NDS?
Recognized for Designing Spaces Where Everyone Belongs
This NDS designation follows the 7 Principles of Inclusive Playground Design™, developed in partnership with Utah State University’s Institute for Disability Research, Policy & Practice. These principles help move beyond minimum accessibility requirements to create spaces that are usable and meaningful for the greatest number of people, regardless of ability.
Inclusive playgrounds help children of all backgrounds and abilities thrive. This designation provides a framework for:
Physical and social inclusion
Developmentally diverse play opportunities
Intergenerational engagement
Multi-sensory environments
The 7 Principles of Inclusive Playground Design™
Design Backed by Research. Spaces That Change Lives.
Be Fair
Be Included
Be Smart
Be Independent
Be Safe
Be Active
Be Comfortable
Why Choose This Designation?
Why Organizations Choose Park N Play Design
Inclusive playgrounds help children of all backgrounds and abilities thrive. This designation provides a framework for:
Moving beyond accessibility into true usability for all
Supporting children with physical, cognitive, and sensory differences
Creating environments that reflect diversity, equity, and inclusion
Demonstrating leadership in inclusive public design
What You Get as an NDS
Recognition + Data = Advocacy Power
Project of Excellence Award and national map recognition
Access to the NDS Portal with Initial Impact and Visitor Outcomes Reports
On-site signage with QR code for community feedback
Templates and tools to help promote your inclusive space
Of visitors reached moderate to vigorous physical activity
Visitor satisfaction rate
Said they would return
Real Impact
Inclusive Playgrounds Are More Than Just Equipment
Providing intergenerational, inclusive play ensures
that all people experience the satisfaction of
contributing to meaningful play and reap the
lifelong developmental, physical, and social
benefits of inclusion.
Want to Learn More About the NDS Program?
Discover how becoming a National Demonstration Site can transform your community space into a nationally recognized, research-driven destination. Our brochure includes an overview of all five designation types, evidence-based best practices, and the benefits of joining the NDS network.
Let’s Put Your Community on the Map
Become a recognized leader in inclusive, active, and evidence-based public space design.
