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. Kids may … ...

Ron King of the Natural Playgrounds Co. is set to design the new playground, thanks to funding from Friends of Williamsburg Regional Library. Construction is expected to begin later this year.

Mr. Bienenstock designed Vancouver's first natural playground, built at Grandview Elementary School in 2011, as well as what promises to be Edmonton's first, at Donnan Park.

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.

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 ...

Proponents of natural playgrounds cite studies that say children who play regularly in natural environments have improved coordination, balance, and agility, as well as an appreciation for nature.

Staunton Parks and Recreation is moving forward sooner than expected with a natural playground, thanks to $8,000 in grant funding. The Staunton Rotary Club contributed $4,000 to the project and ...

NORMAL — Mixing art and play to create an enriching sensory experience that promotes cognitive development is the cornerstone of a $5 million playground planned for Colene Hoose Elementary ...

Ron King’s design of the proposed natural playground at the James City County Library in Croaker. A slide can be seen at the center, with other elements scattered in the trees and around the ...

NORMAL — Ground will break on a 16-acre “natural playground” this fall at Colene Hoose Elementary, thanks to a donation estimated at more than $5 million. “Having a natural playground at ...

Englefeld School has celebrated their renovated school with a grand re-opening streamed to the community and unveiled their “natural playscape” style playground plan to the public.