Nature play

A group of children play on logs in the park surrounded by trees.

Research shows that nature play has a range of benefits.

Spending time playing in nature is a great way to increase our physical activity while having fun. It helps us improve our physical skills and mental wellbeing, while providing an opportunity to take controlled risks.

For adults and children alike, nature play fosters a meaningful connection to the environment and provides a sense of freedom that contributes to general health, happiness and joy.

Every open space, every tree and every bit of mud or puddle is an opportunity to have some fun in nature.

Westwood

This play space is crafted from logs felled in Queens Park, prepared and placed in interesting arrangements.

The space encourages balancing, jumping and climbing on the logs and trees, as well as providing a social area to sit and relax – with comfortable shade during the summer months.

📍93 West Street, Hawthorndale, Invercargill