The growing ‘natural playground’ movement says imaginative risk-taking on logs and boulders is better than overcautious parenting by the jungle gym ...

Natural Playgrounds is creating natural slides, mud kitchens, stepping stones and so much more to allow kids to get closer to nature and let their imaginations soar.

Architect and playground builder Ron King is part of a robust movement to bring back more natural play, with environments that serve up some messiness and risk-taking along with exercise.

A natural playground is virtually metal and plastic free. Instead, it incorporates items found in nature — rocks, sticks, branches, grass and trees, to name a few.

Staunton Parks and Recreation is moving forward sooner than expected with a natural playground, thanks to $8,000 in grant funding.

The Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota met with internationally acclaimed playground designer Adam Bienenstock (center) in early February 2024 to discuss initial plans for the natural playground.

JAMES CITY — A natural playground with outdoor musical instruments, “hobbit hole” caves and a fairy garden will soon be built at the James City County Library in Croaker. The playground is ...

The Forest Preserves of Winnebago County and Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden are set to celebrate the completion of a ...

Our 5 favorite natural playgrounds in NYC, including play:groundNYC, Zucker Natural Exploration Area, Science Playground and more.