Play teaches children in the best way possible. Play exists in the young in nature, with lions playing with lion cubs learning valuable wresting skills needed for survival as well as bonding and strengthening relationships. When children play there is so much more than physical movement.  Laughter and play develops relationship skills, the games children play trigger the imagination and creativity, the choice of game develops strategy and tactical thinking.  A well designed nature play playground creates a world of wonder for children to step into, to loose themselves, have a comple ..read more

An adult may see a playground whilst the child sees a world of wonder and imagination. Creating an environment in which the child’s imagination can flourish is the opportunity to harness. When the child’s imagination is activated the body follows, naturally seeking the next challenge, the next adventure. This can be done safely whilst still extending the child’s abilities. A climbing wall, tree house, slide, fireman’s pole, climbing rope and parkour are traversed, with different levels providing something to strive for on the next visit. At Everything Outside we offer a one-stop-shop design a ..read more

When new families walk into the grounds of a school the playground is a visual feature that will create an impression on the parents and prospective students. A steel and plastic playground with the predictable elements is far less appealing that something unique and exciting. Nature play combined with the physical challenge of climbing and scaling a stunning adventure playground complete with timber balustrading, murals and rope bridges build excitement in students to try something new.  As well as a physical challenge, open ended imaginative play is fostered through being immersed in o ..read more

The outdoors in school provide the perfect opportunity to explore and enter a world of the imagination. A spirit of adventure and wonder drives students to reach new heights and to learn by doing. Scaling to new heights to slide, jump and crawl down slides, fireman’s poles and new structures never seen before. Nature play with strong, durable and stunning building materials helps connects the students with the natural surrounds, scaling to tree tops and down again in multiple points of entry and exit. Important upper body development can take place as well as using the space as an outdoor cla ..read more

Nature provides one of the best possible environments for open-ended, imaginative play. Whether it is a dry riverbed, water pump, loose parts play with natural elements and space to roam and explore. Nature can be designed in to a well designed playground. Once immersed in imaginative play the physical challenges of climbing and important upper body development occur spontaneously and lead to strong bodies and healthy minds. Playground elements including fireman’s poles, climbing wall, slides, monkey bars and hand grips become part of the terrain within that nature setting.  At Everythin ..read more

If we can imagine it we can build it. Keeping up with the imagination of students is no easy task and the design team at Everything Outside are continuously coming up with new concepts with which to engage students. A recently completed playground made use of the limited space within the school and the presence of very large, protected trees. At Mancel College is Brisbane’s Fig Tree Pocket students enter new heights, entering the playground from the grass and scaling through tunnels and walkways up to the viewing tower eight metres in the air. Rope tunnels, spiral slides, fireman’s pole and ..read more

When students step into the open air at break time they are bursting with energy. Creating a play space that provides a new challenge to students is the test of good playground design. Mature trees provide natural shade and a back drop to an adventure wonderland. Enter at the ground level and climb up several levels through enclosed bridges. Climbing and the use of the upper body strengthens the core and shoulders. Monkey bars and climbing structures can be the only upper body strengthening that students undertake, as outside play gives way to indoor time and screens. Multi-level playground ..read more

The imagination of students has no limits. Open-ended imaginative play makes for creative, innovative thinkers and improves wellbeing. A well designed playground makes the most of these natural abilities.  Nature play holds therapeutic benefits for students to be able to meander and roam freely. Roaming is an important element of play that has been lost in recent decades. In previous generations children were more free to travel within a wide radius of the family home. This encouraged exploration and developed healthy skills in risk taking and decision making. Now that play is more conf ..read more

Playgrounds are one of the first things you can see when you enter a school campus. Playgrounds, traditionally of steel and plastic, are often faded and an unattractive sight within the backdrop of the school.  Playgrounds can be quite the opposite and provide a stunning feature which attracts the interest of new families, particularly excited new students who are keen to play and explore. Nature play playgrounds invite open-ended, imaginative play and adventure courses offer a physical challenge and important upper body development. Playgrounds can be unique, like nothing students hav ..read more

The imagination of students has no limits. Open-ended imaginative play makes for creative, innovative thinkers and improves wellbeing. A well designed playground makes the most of these natural abilities.  Nature play holds therapeutic benefits for students to be able to meander and roam freely. Roaming is an important element of play that has been lost in recent decades. In previous generations children were more free to travel within a wide radius of the family home. This encouraged exploration and developed healthy skills in risk taking and decision making. Now that play is more conf ..read more