Nature Play Spaces - Varying Terrain

By varying terrain in a space you not only create visual interest, you can create a space that is more physically challenging. Climbing up or rolling down a hill, jumping onto rocks and other surfaces can spur motor skill development as well as balance.

path leading up to a bridge

Bridge winding through​ wetland

Rock outcrop into a shallow pond

Rocks for climbing

Open field

Gathering spaces

Sand area with tall poles as obsitcals

Grassy mound surrounded by sand

Steps and planters

Outdoor classroom

Poles, stones and hiding place at Greenbrier State Park

Creating terrain

Creating terrain with materials

Creating terrain with materials​

Slides, climbing rocks and an old tree

Creating terrain with materials

Creating terrain with materials

Creating terrain with materials

Natural amphitheater

Creating terrain, natural amphitheater

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