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World Playground Research Institute

The World Playground Research Institute is dedicated to promoting children’s health, well-being, physical activity, and positive development globally by conducting research and leading advocacy for evidence-informed playground planning and design.

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Why Kids Aren’t Playing Outside (And What You Can Do About It)  

On June 11, 2024, we celebrated the first-ever International Day of Play. This global event highlights the urgent need to put play back on the agenda.

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June, 2024

It’s Time to Go Out and Play! Happy International Day

Today we’re putting play back on the agenda as we celebrate the first International Day of Play. This worldwide celebration…
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May, 2024

Research Spotlight: Morgan Hughey

“Movement, including sports and play, have always been a key part of my life. I played softball in college and…
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April, 2024

Play Active: an Australian program to boost energetic play in

The World Playground Research Institute is dedicated to sharing projects and research, ensuring that valuable insights from our partners are…
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April, 2024

Get to know Line from the World Playground Research Team

With a bachelor’s degree in physiotherapy, and after working in various fields for ten years, Line Madsen wanted to dive…
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April, 2024

Project Spotlight: Learn more about YoPA!

At the World Playground Research Institute we are committed to sharing projects and research findings, ensuring that the knowledge gained…
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April, 2024

Research Spotlight: Amy Stringer

Meet Amy Stringer, a playground researcher from the UK, who is beginning her academic journey as a PhD student at…
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March, 2024

Embracing Active Living Through Play

We are thrilled to announce our participation in the Active Living Conference 2024, set to take place in Chattanooga, Tennessee,…
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March, 2024

Research Spotlight: Aaron Hipp

“Whether it was playgrounds as a child, or sports, hikes, camping, and working, I have always enjoyed being and playing…
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February, 2024

Research Spotlight: Jenny Veitch 

The World Playground Research Institute is fortunate to have several global connections and collaborators, including Jenny Veitch. Jenny is a…

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