Researches about Importance

of Play grounds

1. Playgrounds are safe spaces where kids develop crucial physical, social, emotional
and imaginative skills necessary to gain self-confidence, improve coordination, and
advance critical thinking capabilities. In this article, we’ll take an in-depth look at the
importance of playgrounds in child development.

Learning Through Play

You can’t have a playground without play. To put it simply, play is a spontaneous activity
children engage in to have fun. Experts in a variety of fields including psychology,
biology, health and education have conducted a multitude of studies on the concept of
childhood play all proving the same critical fact — play is an essential aspect of
learning.

When children play, they gain a huge variety of skills:

Coordination

Motor skills
Cognitive abilities

Social awareness
Language

And so much more

Playgrounds are the perfect place for children to engage in free play. Structured
play — including sports or organized activities — differs from free play. When
children are on the playground, different structures and spaces give them the
freedom to choose how they want to play. They can explore their own natural
tendencies, interact with a broader range of age groups and awaken their
creative instincts.
Children experience many other positive emotional impacts when they’re allowed the
freedom to play on a playground. Playground play benefits children because it:

Boosts self-confidence and self-esteem as they master challenging playground

structures
Allows them to retain a sense of control unavailable in many other parts of their
lives
Lowers tendencies to misbehave or bully, as kids’ attention is diverted with more
positive activities
Teaches them how to deal with challenges in a healthy way

Maintaining your playground is important to keep your kids safe and

have a fun and enjoyable experience when playing.
If the playground is not cleaned regularly, it can become a breeding ground for bacteria
and other germs. In addition, playground maintenance helps to ensure that the
equipment is in good working condition. If there are any broken or damaged pieces of
equipment, they should be repaired or replaced immediately. Another reason why
playground maintenance is necessary is that it helps prevent injuries. If the playground
is not maintained correctly, kids are more likely to get injured on the equipment.
Playground maintenance helps ensure that all of the equipment meets safety
standards and that there are no sharp edges or other hazards that could.

Check That Playgrounds Are Inspected and Maintained by Qualified Personnel

Double check with your school and child care center to make sure they have age-
appropriate, well-maintained playground equipment.
If there are any hazards in a public or backyard playground, report them immediately
and do not allow children to use the equipment until it is safe.
Report any playground safety hazards to the organization responsible for the site (e.g.,
school, park authority or city council).