Play England and government departments leading on play have published guidance which will help transform the design of play spaces in the future.
Play England commissioned the Free Play Network to produce the guide, whic
h will help those involved in commissioning and designing places for play put play value at the heart of provision.
The guide shows how to design good play spaces, which can be affordably maintained, which give children and young people the freedom to play creatively, and yet still allow them to experience risk, challenge and excitement.
The guide sets out a new approach, tackles some current myths, and aims to challenge providers to think more laterally and creatively about children and young people in the public domain.
The guide is available free of charge - order your copy below or download here.
Download Design for Play: A guide to creating successful play spaces [2.7MB PDF].
Design for Play includes 10 design principles which are at the core of a fresh, design-led approach to commissioning, and which are encapsulted in one 'golden rule':
'A successful play space is a place in its own right, specially designed for its location. Designers should take a holistic perspective on designing for play. Play opportunities should be embedded in the site as a whole.'
Download the Design for Play: Ten design principles [3.1MB PDF].
You can also view this presentation online at www.freeplaynetwork.org.uk/designforplay/
Print copies of this publication can be obtained from the DCSF publications distributor:
www.teachernet.gov.uk/publications
Tel. 0845 602 2260
DCSF Publications
PO Box 5050
Sherwood Park
Annesley
Nottingham NG15 0DJ
Please quote reference: 00631-2008DOM-EN.
Read the news release launching this publication.
Play England is part of NCB and is supported by the Big Lottery Fund
