Typical preschool playgrounds consist of plastic & metal equipment because they are both
visually appealing and require very little maintenance BUT provide minimal mental and
emotional wellness benefits for your child.
BRiDGES Preschool’s nature-based playgrounds are an outdoor play area designed to
incorporate natural elements such as trees, water, plants, logs, and sand which are absent
on most playgrounds today.
BRiDGES’ nature-based playgrounds are intentionally designed to mimic the diversity and sensation of nature, offering your child the opportunity to climb, dig, build, explore, and interact with the natural environment. Our natural playgrounds include hills, boulders, mud kitchens, gardens, water play zones, and shaded areas which ultimately benefit your child’s mental & emotional wellness.
Benefits of BRiDGES nature-based playgrounds:
Emotional Well-Being
- Being outdoors and connecting with nature has calming effects, reduces stress and
enhances mood. Open-ended play allows children to express themselves freely
and build resilience.
Environmental Stewardship
- Early exposure to nature fosters a lifelong appreciation for the environment.
Children learn to respect living things while observing and understanding what
nature has to offer.
Physical development
- Uneven surfaces, logs & rocks challenge your child’s coordination & strength
- Jumping, balancing, crawling & climbing help develop gross & fine motor skills.
Social Skills
- Nature-based play often involves collaborative activities like building forts, digging
or imaginative play and problem solving.
Creativity & Imagination
- Natural playgrounds inspire imaginative play. Loose parts such as sticks, stones &
leaves invite endless possibilities.
Cognitive growth
- Your child will learn about cause & effect, patterns in nature and basic science
concepts while interacting with water, soil, plants & animals.
Nature-Based Playgrounds provide a holistic environment that supports the physical,
cognitive, social, emotional, and creative development your child deserves. By engaging
with the natural world, your child will gain valuable skills and a deeper connection to their
surroundings, laying a foundation for healthy growth and lifelong learning.
