Article by 

Carter Clark

Wooden natural-playground climbing structure with rock holds, spring-mounted balance platforms, benches and forest background

We're excited to announce a whole new way to play in parks and playgrounds across Canada with our all-new natural playground equipment!

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Children running and climbing a tall wooden play tower with rope bridge and curved metal slide on woodchip ground

It's outdoor play inspired by the great outdoors!

Natural playgrounds are a great way to encourage a strong environmental connection to play. Made primarily from wood, natural playgrounds also incorporate other organic elements to encourage multi-sensory play.

Working closely with our friends at Earthscape Play, we're introducing a new curated collection of pre-designed equipment to make it easier to bring natural play to your parks and playgrounds.

Our Earthscapes Collections series uses equipment made of wood, rope, steel, and other materials,  such as water and dirt, to bring a creative playspace to life with equipment hand-crafted here in Canada from high-quality material and a sustainable process.

To find out more about this fun, sustainable new way to play head to our product showcase and get in touch with us to learn more about how to bring natural play to your parks and playgrounds.

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Article by 

Carter Clark

Partner
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Park N Play Design

Carter Clark is the Marketing Director and Co-Owner of Park N Play Design, one of Canada’s leading firms specializing in the design and construction of inclusive and accessible playgrounds and parks. With more than two decades of company experience behind the organization, Carter works closely with designers, manufacturers, and community partners to help municipalities, schools, and organizations plan play spaces that serve entire communities.

Through his work with Park N Play Design, Carter has contributed to the planning and development of thousands of play environments across Canada, ranging from traditional playgrounds and natural play spaces to splash parks, skateparks, pump tracks, and outdoor fitness areas. His focus is on helping communities create spaces that are safe, inclusive, developmentally meaningful, and built to perform for decades.

Carter regularly writes about playground planning, inclusive design, community engagement, and best practices for developing successful park and recreation projects. His work helps community leaders better understand the planning, funding, and design decisions that lead to successful play environments.