Playscapes

Tired: big-box store structures

Wired: play spaces that make use of natural elements and topography

More than half of Yardzen clients say they’re designing their yard with their kids in mind. Increasingly that looks different from the play structures of yesterday.

In 2020 more people will seek to create a playscape in their yard, with elements like tree rounds for stairs, climbing walls, tree houses, trampolines, and rope swings. Often what you already have in your yard can be creatively repurposed as a foundation for your playscape.

According to Harvard faculty doctor Claire McCarthy, MD, making sure your kids get plenty of time to play outside is a simple way to help ensure their future health and success. Outdoor play boosts executive function, encourages taking risks, teaches socialization and appreciation of nature.

By the Yardzen Numbers

Out of more than12,300 people polled, more than 48% say that their top priority for their outdoor space is creating a space to play for their kids.