The World Playground Research Institute has launched a new visual design guide that translates years of playground and schoolyard research into practical inspiration for designing schoolyards that support the needs of all children while promoting well-being, physical activity, and social interaction.  The guide is aimed…

Moving Denmark is the largest study of physical activity ever conducted in Denmark. In 2025, nearly 198,000 Danes aged 3 years and older participated, including approximately 55,000 children aged 3–14 years. This makes it the largest and most detailed study of children’s movement behaviors, play,…

Today, June 11, marks the International Day of Play – the United Nations’ global day dedicated to play. On the same day, TED releases the official video of head of Centre, Jasper Schipperijn’s talk at TEDxOdense: “Why Don’t Children Play Outside Anymore?”

Active outdoor play is crucial for children’s physical health, well-being, and social development. Yet, many children growing up in underserved communities have limited access to safe and engaging outdoor play due to socioeconomic barriers. 

On October 31st 2025, the Active Children Coalition (ACC) was launched at the MOVE Congress in Denmark – a coalition that is dedicated to reversing the alarming trend of physical inactivity among children and adolescents worldwide.

How accessible are playgrounds in the world’s cities? Where do children have safe, nearby places to play, move, and meet friends – and where are such spaces missing altogether?

As a Paediatric Occupational Therapist (OT) with over a decade of experience, Ellie Hosking has dedicated her career to supporting children (and their families) to enable independence in daily activities.

Active outdoor play is essential to children’s physical health, emotional well-being, and social development. Yet, many children growing up in underserved neighborhoods have limited opportunities to play outside due to a range of socio-economic barriers.

Ten years ago, Karina Suhr, who is a graduate of the Royal Danish Academy of Architecture, discovered her true calling as a playground architect.