Using the ideas from our City As Play workshop, we tested popular playground concepts to recreate what a new playground would look like, using the kids’ ideas and recommendations. With materials from the Tiny Wonderful, we constructed a playground with 5 key elements:

• Treethouse Tower
• Climbing Tower
• Canopy Bridge
• Ground-play Tubes + Tunnels
• Mobile seating

The kids were engaged in real-time design and construction of the playground elements, including:

• Placing nylon color-block panels to create unique play spaces within the Treehouse.
• Arranging and rearranging 5 ground-play tubes to create challenging and imaginative play for all ages.
• Naming the elements such as “Wiggly Worm Bridge” and “Danger Tunnels” and “Amazing Park”.
• Placing seating elements where adults might want to sit and watch kids play and to encourage a positive environment for adults.

As a result of our efforts, Lamar plans to continue testing concepts in order to inform the planned construction of new play equipment at Willow Creek Park, with an emphasis on nature-inspired play. Check back for more updates on the new park, coming summer of 2019!