“Developing safe places for children to interact freely with nature is the purpose of what is called the ‘natural Playscape’. The movement toward natural outdoor play opportunities for children has been growing [embracing] the importance of giving children opportunities to play and learn in outdoor environments. Playgrounds built with, and in, the natural environment are more effective in developing fitness, balance and co-ordination.” Source – “The Great Outdoors, Restoring Children’s Right to Play Outside” Mary Rivkin

Click here for more information on our Natural Play range

The Sensory Play Wall and Cosy Dome complement our existing “Sensability” range – encouraging children of all abilities to interact and play together.  Guided by the Landscape Structures Inclusive Play Advisory Board, LSI has become a leader in creating playground fetaures and events that are attractive and engaging to all children.  We learn about the world through our senses, helping to build confidence and imagination.  Now there is a great opportunity to welcome the thousands of children with sensory processing deficits – from Autism to Asperger Syndrome & Down Syndrome and the many in between – back to the playground.

Combining the three main components of a higher level of inclusive play – physical accessibility, age and developmental appropriateness, and sensory-stimulating activity – our playground designs invite children of all abilities to play and imagine together.  Making them equal through play.

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Julie Feldt (Regional Manager) heads up the operation based out of Townsville, and in conjunction with husband John and their owner-managed construction business, Feldt Constructions, they are well positioned to service the northern districts’ playground needs from Concept to Completion. This will provide all clients in North Queensland with a local contact and improved serviceability. Julie and her team will maintain a territory north from Mackay Regional council and all points west.

Feldt Constructions Pty Ltd has been established since 1993 and in that time has become well renowned for delivering projects in commercial construction including: civil and structural concreting, contract brick and block-laying, decorative concreting, and concrete pump hire. We see a perfect fit between our two entities and look forward to seeing many Playscape Creations’ projects in the North Queensland area.

For further enquiries please contact julie@playscapecreations.com.au  or call 07 4755 2308 or mob 0422 221 912

“World Autism Awareness Day Big BBQ Breakfast”

hosted by Autism Queensland

World Autism Awareness Day is dedicated to raising global awareness about Autism and the lives of people living with Autism, their families and carers.  April is Autism Awareness month and the event, being held on:

Thursday 1st April at King George Square, Brisbane City from 6.30am to 9am

is just one of a number of Fundraising events being held by Autism QLD throughout the month.

We believe Sensory Play is essential, but not adequately addressed in today’s playgrounds.  By focusing on the senses, we’re creating spaces that are attractive and engaging to all children.

Landscape Structures has been a leader in creating playground designs and events that go beyond minimum requirements.  To continue their leadership in the Inclusive Play movement, they’ve established the Landscape Structures Inclusive Play Advisory Board collaborating with leading experts in the field.  With their help, we aim to bring better playgrounds to all.

To view more information on Autism QLD and their events, please click here

To view more information on our Inclusive Play Range of equipment, please click here

The playground is a place where all kids should be able to play together freely and in order for this to happen, we need to consider the needs of ALL children.  For a playground to be truly inclusive, it must consider those with mobility challenges, typically developing, the growing number of children with autism and others with sensory processing disorders.

From the “Cozy Dome” (pictured above) offering a place for children to escape the hustle and bustle of a busy playground, to the range of tactile and interactive panels included in the Sensory Play Centre, we can encourage kids to further their development and create imaginative worlds as they play together.

For more information on our Sensory Play Range, please click here

“Children are smarter, more cooperative, happier and healthier when they have frequeent and varied opportunities for free and unstructured play in the out-of-doors.”  Source – “Children & Nature 2008: A Report on the Movement to Reconnect Children to the Natural World” – Children & Nature Network

“The results were clear that children who had contact with nature and green play worked better in the classroom and had higher levels of flexibility and strength.”  Source – Kathleen Bagot PhD Monash University

We believe that access to nature contributes to the health and well-being of young people, and helps form a foundation of responsible environmental behaviour.

For more information on our Nature-Inspired Play range, please click here …..

The benefits of exercise are endless: increased strength and coordination, better cardiovascular health and a sense of well being.  Add fresh air and sunshine and you have a combination that will inspire people of all ages to get moving toward better fitness.

Our HealthBeat^TM range is proving very popular with Councils who recognise the importance of a healthier, more active community.  The system brings the best of the gym to the great outdoors, using the latest methodologies to provide a tailored workout for teens and adults of all fitness levels.

And it’s sleek, intuitive design complements any natural setting.

HealthBeat^TM – a leading edge workout for Ages 13 and older

Click here for some recent press coverage on the Gold Coast HealthBeat^TM installation 

Click here for more information on our HealthBeat^TM range

The largely popular design of the whimsical Whale pod waterspray park has always been a major feature of the whole theme of the park at Pandanus Beach.  It is a great place to go for the kids to get wet by the water spouting whales and have some fun, proving over the years to be a family favourite destination on a hot summer’s day.

The Rejuvenation: In recent weeks due to its popularity and frequent visitors, it was time for the whimsical whales to undergo an extensive rejuvenation.  The feature whales have undergone modifications to the drainage and the undersurfacing of the entire waterspray area.  Playscape Creations were able to utilise a newly developed product from Rubbertech -  a Chlorine and UV stable aquatic surfacing product which has been in development for over 12 months.  The new aquatic surfacing allows the park to have 100% flow through properties, which leads directly to the external water pits which surround the perimeter of the Whimsical whales.

With the recent revamp of the whales, the end result for the park has been a fantastic one for all involved and the whimsical whales are now re-opened and spouting water again for all families and visitors to enjoy, just in time for the school holidays and the fast approaching summer months.

Call today and enquire how the team at Playscape Creations can Build your Dream Playground setting Ph: 07 3381 0044.

To preview some of the products that qualify for our fantastic discounts, Please download the catalogues listed below and enquire with your Playscape Creations Representative for an up to date Pricelist.

Disclaimer:  Some Products listed on the below catalogues do not Qualify for the 25% Discount, so please enquire to confirm our special prices.

SENSABILITY – CATALOGUE – ISSUE 2 – A 

SWINGS & SPRINGS, CURLS & TWIRLS – CATALOGUE – ISSUE 2 – A

PLAYBOOSTER – CATALOGUE – ISSUE 2-A – PSC

ROCKS & ROPES – CATALOGUE – ISSUE 2 – A

FURNITURE & FEATURES – ISSUE 2 – A

More catalogue downloads are available from our Brochures page for other exciting product lines.

The Team at Playscape Creations were pleased to be able to recently take part in the renovation of a Childcare centre at Sunnybank in Brisbane as part of the team on the new show “Random Acts of Kindness” on Channel nine. The show is to be hosted by Scott Cam and is a “heart-warming and feel-good show, making dreams come true for deserving Australians.”

Playscape Creations were pleased to be able to assist in the rubbersurfacing and Installation of the external Playground area and was a lot of fun all involved for the weekend that it took place. Beign assisted by Parkequip from NSW, who supplied the playground equipment for the show, the overall result in the end was an amazing transformation and we were proud to be involved and be able to give something back to the local community, especially to the kids.

It was wonderful seeing all the children enjoying their new environment and playing with all their new play equipment. The end result was worth all the hard work and effort we all put in. It was great to see it airing on the Nine Network  earlier this year and be a part of bringing some joy to the kids and their families.

We love the challenge. And you’ll love the results.

Parks

Create a playground to match the city skyline. Nestle a playground into the woods. Or link the now and then by creating a theme that captures the natural history of your park. Research suggests that play environments need to be flexible and adaptable. Flexible play equipment that bends, twists, and wobbles in unpredictable ways challenges each child on an individual level.

Recreation & Fitness

Designed for the rugged outdoors, our fitness equipment is specifically for open spaces for your community and local parks or for other outdoor spaces. We can provide complete solutions for your outdoor fitness requirements for ages 13 to 90+. Our outdoor fitness equipment, promotes health and wellness, family fun and encourages community to come together regardless of fitness levels.

Community

Creatively themed, interactive and accessible destinations for neighborhoods and communities are our specialty. If it’s for a park or an Aquatic spray ground, we can cater for all your design needs. With many projects in our portfolio, our amazing team of people can together with your community in mind design and build an entire play environment that has a lasting positive effect on children’s physical, cognitive, emotional and social development.

Schools

Let your imagination run wild and together we can design the most interesting and interactive play environment for your children. Show pride in your school with a playground personalized to suit your school . Should you require a new swing or a complete Playscape plan for your school, let us tailor a design to suit your needs.