Natural Playground Benefits (from Bienenstock Natural Playgrounds

Natural playgrounds cost the same or less than traditional playgrounds to purchase, install, and maintain

Catastrophic injuries are lower on natural features compared to plastic post and platform playgrounds

‘Time in Nature’ is now a key health indicator on the Active Healthy Kids Canada report card

Vandalism, aggressive behaviour, and bullying rates are all reduced in direct proportion to the amount of tree canopy and contact with nature in a play space. The more contact, the greater the benefit.

Exposure to natural environments improves children’s cognitive development by improving their awareness, reasoning and observational skills