Advancing Playground Design Through Research
by Suzanne Quinn, PhD, KOMPAN Play Institute, Americas
Successful playgrounds attract people to stay and play. They are important public investments that create healthy social infrastructure, promote fitness and physical development, foster cognitive growth, and support emotional well-being. There are many factors to consider in the design of successful outdoor playgrounds. The site must be accessible, safe, and comfortable, but crucially, it must be playable.
