Inclusive Playgrounds
Welcome to the Inclusive PlaySpaces section. Here we aim to provide some guidance for anyone who is involved in planning and providing inclusive community playspaces, typically public playgrounds here in Ireland. The sections below begin by setting the scene with principles for designing for inclusion, including how to strengthen playspace planning using Universal Design principles. Key considerations are outlined based on the three key elements: CAN I GET THERE, CAN I PLAY THERE, CAN I STAY THERE. Ideas for provision of play experiences such as swinging, sliding etc are provided along with advice on accessibility, usability and consideration for play value. We hope you find this useful.
Universal Design for Playspaces
(taken from NDA CEUD Report, 2018) Lynch and Moore. Universal Design is defined as the design and composition of an Environment so that it may be accessed, understood and used: To the greatest possible extent, (…)
Where to Begin When Planning for Playspaces: Design by Inclusion and Inclusion by Design
An integrated model of play provision The Playability Model (Lynch & Moore, 2018) is one way of approaching playspace design to capture the key principles, considerations, and play value factors in the design and development (…)
Can I Get There?
Inclusive Playspaces are places where everyone should feel welcome and are places high in play value where everyone can get around and feel like they belong- a place to play together and socialize. Guided by (…)
Can I Play There!
Inclusive Playspaces are places where everyone should feel welcome and are places high in play value where everyone can get around and feel like they belong- a place to play together and socialize. Guided by (…)
Can I Stay There
Inclusive Playspaces are places where everyone should feel welcome and are places high in play value where everyone can get around and feel like they belong- a place to play together and socialize. Guided by (…)
Swinging Options
Swinging is a hugely popular play expereince that children seek in playspaces. Swinging can be experienced using manufactured components or through the use of loose parts, and ropes thrown over branches in natural playsapces. Issues (…)