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<br /> <br /> Creating & Retrofitting<br /> Play Environments<br /> BEST PRACTICE GUIDELINES <br /> The Natural Learning Initiative<br /> College of Design, NC State University<br /> Designing Play Environments that<br /> Integrate Manufactured Play Equipment<br /> with the Living Landscape <br /> <br /> © 2009 PlayCore, Inc.<br /> and Natural Learning Initiative,<br /> College of Design, NC State University.<br /> NatureGrounds and Putting Nature Into Play<br /> are trademarks of PlayCore.<br /> Proudly Sponsored By:<br /> ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS<br /> Research, documentation, and manuscript<br /> preparation by the Natural Learning Initiative:<br /> Robin Moore, Dipl.Arch., MCP, ASLA, Director<br /> Nilda Cosco, PhD, Education Specialist<br /> Julie Sherk, MLA, RLA, ASLA, Landscape Architect<br /> Brad Bieber, MLA, Design Associate<br /> Shirley Varela, BA, Project Coordinator<br /> Nataliya Gurina, graduate student assistant<br /> Heather Vicke<a title="NatureGrounds_web page 1" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/3b5681a9?page=1"> Creating & Retrofitting Play Envir</a> <a title="NatureGrounds_web page 2" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/3b5681a9?page=2"> © 2009 PlayCore, Inc. and Natural Learning Initia</a> <a title="NatureGrounds_web page 3" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/3b5681a9?page=3"> TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction </a> <a title="NatureGrounds_web page 4" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/3b5681a9?page=4"> </a> <a title="NatureGrounds_web page 5" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/3b5681a9?page=5"> INTRODUCTION Bringing nature back into children'</a> <a title="NatureGrounds_web page 6" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/3b5681a9?page=6"> </a> <a title="NatureGrounds_web page 7" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/3b5681a9?page=7"> A PLAYGROUND PARADIGM SHIFT The industrial play</a> <a title="NatureGrounds_web page 8" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/3b5681a9?page=8"> · Users of all abilities discover a wider range o</a> <a title="NatureGrounds_web page 9" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/3b5681a9?page=9"> · Plants respond to seasonal change and add novel</a> <a title="NatureGrounds_web page 10" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/3b5681a9?page=10"> · Deeper emotional attachment to nature and incre</a> <a title="NatureGrounds_web page 11" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/3b5681a9?page=11"> · Enhances self-esteem, self-confidence, independ</a> <a title="NatureGrounds_web page 12" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/3b5681a9?page=12"> Due to the naturalization and social atmosphere, </a> <a title="NatureGrounds_web page 13" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/3b5681a9?page=13"> </a> <a title="NatureGrounds_web page 14" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/3b5681a9?page=14"> </a> <a title="NatureGrounds_web page 15" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/3b5681a9?page=15"> BEST PRACTICE DESIGN PRINCIPLES FOR INTEGRATING M</a> <a title="NatureGrounds_web page 16" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/3b5681a9?page=16"> Surface drainage and wetlands · Ensure well-desi</a> <a title="NatureGrounds_web page 17" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/3b5681a9?page=17"> Orientation in relation to the sun · Locate manu</a> <a title="NatureGrounds_web page 18" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/3b5681a9?page=18"> · Consider comfortable, universally designed sett</a> <a title="NatureGrounds_web page 19" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/3b5681a9?page=19"> · In addition to accommodating special events, mu</a> <a title="NatureGrounds_web page 20" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/3b5681a9?page=20"> · Pathways function as the social arteries of pla</a> <a title="NatureGrounds_web page 21" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/3b5681a9?page=21"> Integrate planting pockets · Identify opportunit</a> <a title="NatureGrounds_web page 22" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/3b5681a9?page=22"> Sand play settings should be designed to be acces</a> <a title="NatureGrounds_web page 23" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/3b5681a9?page=23"> Wood mulch is a highly versatile ground surface m</a> <a title="NatureGrounds_web page 24" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/3b5681a9?page=24"> </a> <a title="NatureGrounds_web page 25" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/3b5681a9?page=25"> PLANTING POCKETS AND PHASED NATURALIZATION Plant</a> <a title="NatureGrounds_web page 26" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/3b5681a9?page=26"> · A planting pocket designed for shrubs and grass</a> <a title="NatureGrounds_web page 27" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/3b5681a9?page=27"> Application of planting pocket criteria and plant</a> <a title="NatureGrounds_web page 28" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/3b5681a9?page=28"> Single composite play structure and use zone phas</a> <a title="NatureGrounds_web page 29" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/3b5681a9?page=29"> N Phase Two: Additional evergreen trees on the</a> <a title="NatureGrounds_web page 30" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/3b5681a9?page=30"> Multiple play structures and use zone phased natu</a> <a title="NatureGrounds_web page 31" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/3b5681a9?page=31"> N Phase Two: Additional deciduous and evergreen</a> <a title="NatureGrounds_web page 32" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/3b5681a9?page=32"> </a> <a title="NatureGrounds_web page 33" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/3b5681a9?page=33"> PLAYGROUND PLANTING PRINCIPLES FOR LONG TERM SUCC</a> <a title="NatureGrounds_web page 34" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/3b5681a9?page=34"> The richly planted border enclosing this playgrou</a> <a title="NatureGrounds_web page 35" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/3b5681a9?page=35"> The NatureGrounds on-line, searchable plant selec</a> <a title="NatureGrounds_web page 36" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/3b5681a9?page=36"> Planting success: Prepare and care for plants En</a> <a title="NatureGrounds_web page 37" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/3b5681a9?page=37"> AB D Tree planting steps: · Check </a> <a title="NatureGrounds_web page 38" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/3b5681a9?page=38"> · Install a 3-to-8-ft diameter area of mulch arou</a> <a title="NatureGrounds_web page 39" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/3b5681a9?page=39"> · Regardless of irrigation system, hose bibs shou</a> <a title="NatureGrounds_web page 40" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/3b5681a9?page=40"> </a> <a title="NatureGrounds_web page 41" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/3b5681a9?page=41"> PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION: NEW CONSTRUCTION AND RETR</a> <a title="NatureGrounds_web page 42" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/3b5681a9?page=42"> Create a playground master plan. For both parks a</a> <a title="NatureGrounds_web page 43" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/3b5681a9?page=43"> Choose site furnishings. Consider locations of tr</a> <a title="NatureGrounds_web page 44" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/3b5681a9?page=44"> </a> <a title="NatureGrounds_web page 45" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/3b5681a9?page=45"> PROJECT SUSTAINABILITY The taskforce or individu</a> <a title="NatureGrounds_web page 46" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/3b5681a9?page=46"> · Volunteer recruitment can be motivated by the u</a> <a title="NatureGrounds_web page 47" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/3b5681a9?page=47"> RESOURCES NatureGrounds website The NatureGround</a> <a title="NatureGrounds_web page 48" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/3b5681a9?page=48"> Useful books and publications American Society fo</a> <a title="NatureGrounds_web page 49" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/3b5681a9?page=49"> CALL TO ACTION! Children today (and by implicat</a> <a title="NatureGrounds_web page 50" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/3b5681a9?page=50"> GLOSSARY OF TERMS Annual plant — a plant that u</a> <a title="NatureGrounds_web page 51" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/3b5681a9?page=51"> Multicultural — events or programs that serve the</a> <a title="NatureGrounds_web page 52" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/3b5681a9?page=52"> Item #179920</a>