Monday 18 March 2013

Fresh Ideas for Outdoor Play


Sunken Trampoline
A sunken trampoline like this one takes care of most of the safety issues that plagued trampolines in the past
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Kiddie Car Wash
How about a backyard car wash for keeping cool during the hot days of summer?
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Nest Treehouse
Why constrain your ideas to the traditional concept of a playhouse? This lovely little nest in a Virginia farm garden creates a natural space for children to gather and share secrets.
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Backyard Skate Ramp
Give your kids a safe place to skate with a backyard half-pipe! This example from a family home in Australia sports a super fun paint scheme.
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Cabana Mezzanine Playhouse
A garden mezzanine provides the ideal spot for summer stargazing. French website ducotedechezvous.com provides detailed DIY instructions–unfortunately they’re only available in French, so you may need a little help from Google Translate.
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Backyard Theater
This backyard theater by playhouse designer Barbara Butler provides the perfect setting for children to host their productions.
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Gypsy Wagon
A gypsy wagon provides the perfect spot for little gypsies to gather.
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Giant Chess Set
The giant chess pieces in this backyard chess set provide a surreal setting for a child’s imagination to run wild
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