Collingwood Presentation

WELCOME
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Parks, Recreation and Culture

Strives to enhance quality of life & promote healthy living in Collingwood...
The way we design our community affects all aspects of our lives.
Why is it important?
Community Health Functionality Aesthetics Economics Livability
We create, and live in environments of our own making. We are ultimately responsible for our communities.
It is difficult to design a space that will not attract people. What is remarkable is how often this has been accomplished.
Planner William Whyte

DESIGN for PEOPLE
The battle for quality is won in the small scale.
Architect/urban designer Jan Gehl

Natural Playgrounds should be the standard for all our playgrounds. They truly connect children with nature through play and are a sort of classroom for the next generation of environmental stewards.
Dr. David Suzuki

What is a natural playground?
Predominantly use landscape features, landforms, natural materials and plantings.

Provide direct interaction with natural materials and the environment; supporting all aspects of child development.
Keep your boots muddy.
Film maker Bo Landin

Children Are NOT our future. They are real people. Here NOW; with needs, desires, and rights all their own!
Land acquisition. Name. Pilot project.
JJ Cooper Park
Features
Toboggan hill Trail connection Open play area Skate board learning area Natural Playground
Key Map
Park Entrance Family Open Space

performance space with hillside seating active/ passive play community gathering/BBQ
Play Lawn
Playground Entrance Natural Playground Focal Area
Trail Rest Area
Ex. Trees
Junior Toboggan Hill
bike amenities (bike racks) picnic tables & seating trail way-finding
J.J. Cooper Park

Schematic Concept
Scale 1:300 @ 24x36 June 29th, 2011
The more I play, the larger my world does become.
Xavier Voigt, 3 yrs old

Adam Bienenstock
images: Bienenstock design & consulting inc.
Natural Playgrounds
Who is this guy? Why natural playgrounds? What is a natural playground? Examples, Components
Children who interact more with nature have higher IQs
Balance and Agility scores increase in the forest when compared to traditional playstructures 60% of children at a traditional playstructure are completely sedentary
Children who play in natural settings have higher math and language scores
Property values within 1km of a Natural This is the first time in history that playground increased by more than we, as parents will live longer 20% over the average for the lifespans than our children neighborhood
Time spent in nature is as effective as Ritalin in most children diagnosed with ADHD
Children between 8 and 18 average More nature = greater problem 52.5hrs per week of solving abilities screen time Flu rates amongst Swedish children where time in nature is mandatory, are Vandalism drops directly in proportion to the number of less than half the rates in Canada trees in a neighbourhood The only truly local playground is a natural playground
A significant experience in Nature with an adult early in life, correlates directly to a reduction of screen time with teens of more than 20hrs/week
Dirt and bacteria are required for the development of a healthy immune system
More nature = less bullying Teacher absenteeism drops when they work in a natural setting
So what is a natural playground?
Natural Playground
A different type of playground designed to connect our children with nature.
Natural Playgrounds include all the elements of a play structure and are spread throughout the landscape then art, music, and nature are added.
The 5 common elements of North American Natural Playgrounds ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Changing topography Pathways Boulders Logs Trees and Woody shrubs
Ryerson University
After
Ryerson University
High Park YMCA
After
Matilda Playground
After
Matilda Street Natural Playground
Fairlea Playground
Montcrest Playground
McCleary Playground
After
sight
sound
touch
smell
taste
kinaesthetic sense
sense of place
sense of wonder
Components of a Natural Playground
Hill Slides
Fallen Logs
Forts
Outdoor Classrooms and Amphitheatres
Musical Instruments
WillowForts
Social: Gathering Areas
Water
What is your priority? What is your reality?

CAN/CSA Z614-07 Compliant
Lower Risks
Less Hospital Visits
Lower Insurance
Lower Vandalism
Lower Cost
Higher Property Values
Better GDP return
Lower Carbon Footprint

LEED Benefit
Ecological Restoration
Higher Play Value
Environmental Stewards of the Future
Its the right thing to do
healthier, smarter children
START SMALL
GET EVERYONE INVOLVED
DREAM BIG
www.naturalplaygroundgallery.com
What to do in your playground The programming

Making it personal Follow the childrens interest Start creating curriculum Bins in your Storage Shed Start using your playground as an outdoor classroom Creating a resource book for your centre of activities for all to share
Curriculum Bins
Garden:
For planting, pathways and maintenance
Bugs:
For observing, creating habitats and journaling
Creative:
For creating funky spaces in your garden, painted signs, painted sticks for sculptures or fences
Dramatic:
Making forts , bug homes, and special toy and or fairy homes
Gross Motor:
Extra items for relays and active games
LOOSE PARTS found in Nature

Items that can be added to your sensory bins, sand area, game, or craft .
Garden
For planting, pathways and maintenance Shovels, rakes, spades, buckets, child-size wheel barrel, watering cans and bottles, scissors, planting containers, soil, popsicle sticks, markers, brown leaf bags, pot makers, newspapers, spray bottles with different spouts , planting ties, pipe cleaners, Additional materials: posts and cages for your plants
Shovels, spades, rakes and buckets can also be used in the sand area. Thursday, June 30, 2011
Bugs:
For observing, creating habitats and journaling Plastic containers, magnifying glasses, journals, markers, pencil crayons and newspaper. Additional materials: old aquariums found at garage sales
Creative:
For creating funky spaces in your garden, painted signs, painted sticks for sculptures or fences Paint, paint pots, paint brushes, spray bottles, chalk, crayons, mural paper, buckets, washing bins, medium size sticks, scrap pieces of wood, sheets, double sided sticky tape, construction paper and/or cardboard, foil containers, stapler, baskets, wash bins, towels, pipe cleaners, ribbon, string, pen, pencil, scissors
Dramatic:
Making forts in all seasons String, elastics, scissors, blankets, scissors, childrens favourite toys, buckets ( for making snow cubes)
Gross Motor:
Extra items for relays and active games Balls, chalk, parachute, buckets, spoons, sacs, nylon ties, cans with hand holds
LOOSE PARTS found in Nature

Items that can be added to your sensory bins, sand area, game, or craft . Baskets or buckets, pine cones , pine needles, stones/gravel , medium size rocks, sticks, logs of different sizes, scrap lumber, hedge cuttings, the branches from old Christmas trees , icicles, or any fun item found in nature
Your outdoor space can be a reflection of your indoor space
Just as you spend a lot of time creating a classroom that focuses on different areas of development, your playground can be set up in a similar fashion. Your playground can be designed in to meet the interests and developmental needs of the children.

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WELCOME

Thursday, June 30, 2011

Parks, Recreation and Culture

Planner William Whyte

Thursday, June 30, 2011

Thursday, June 30, 2011

Thursday, June 30, 2011

Thursday, June 30, 2011

Thursday, June 30, 2011

DESIGN for PEOPLE

Thursday, June 30, 2011

The battle for quality is won in the small scale.

Architect/urban designer Jan Gehl

Thursday, June 30, 2011

Dr. David Suzuki

What is a natural playground?

Thursday, June 30, 2011

Predominantly use landscape features, landforms, natural materials and plantings.

Keep your boots muddy.

Film maker Bo Landin

Thursday, June 30, 2011

Land acquisition. Name. Pilot project.

Thursday, June 30, 2011

Park Entrance Family Open Space

Playground Entrance Natural Playground Focal Area

Trail Rest Area

Junior Toboggan Hill

J.J. Cooper Park

Thursday, June 30, 2011

The more I play, the larger my world does become.

Xavier Voigt, 3 yrs old

images: Bienenstock design & consulting inc.

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Thursday, June 30, 2011

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Children who interact more with nature have higher IQs

So what is a natural playground?

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High Park YMCA

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Matilda Street Natural Playground

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Components of a Natural Playground

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