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Designing active schoolyards for all children: A new design guide from the Institute 

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…

Mockup design guide by World Playground Research Institute
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New report reveals the state of children’s play and physical activity in Denmark

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,…

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New TEDx video: Why Don’t Children Play Outside Anymore? 

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?”

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Master minds: Children as co-designers to shape future outdoor play 

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. 

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Playground marking for contrasting sedentary lifestyle: systematic literature review

Authors: Cruciani, F.; Mitrova, Z.; Brigoni, P.; Kalemi, T.; Masini, A. & Saulle, R.

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The impact of school activity space layout on children’s physical activity levels during recess: An agent -based model computational approach

Authors: Cui, J.; Meng, X.; Qi, S.; Fan, J.; Yu, W.; Liu, H.; Wang, X. & Zhang, Y.

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Navigating Children’s Risky Play: A Comparative Analysis of Saudi Mothers and Fathers

Authors: Alarawi, R.M.; Lane, S.J.; Sharp, J.L.; Hepburn, S.; Bundy, A.

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Effects of an Outdoor Play-Based Intervention on Preschoolers’ Fundamental Movement Skill Competence: A Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial

Authors: Veiga, G.; Guerreiro, D.; Pomar, C.; Almeida, G.; Rebocho, C.; Marmeleira, J.

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Affordances of digital interactive playgrounds for children’s outdoor play: co-designing with children

Authors: Khalilollahi, A.; Kasraian, D.; Kemperman, A.D.A.M.; van Wesemael, P.

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Exploring if Playground Quality Predicts Head Start Preschoolers’ School Day Physical Activity

Authors: Palmer, S.A.; Stevens, Z.; Palmer, K.K.; Chinn, K.M.; Farquhar, J.M. & Robinson, L.E.

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From green to greener: Exploring associations between green schoolyard design and primary school children’s recess behaviors

Authors: van den Bogerd, N.; Struiksma, M.; Hovinga, D. & Maas, J.

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Risky Play for Children Birth to 3 Years in Early Childhood Education Services: A Study of Educators’ Perspectives

Authors: Bowden, N.; Jones, R. & Tonge, K.

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Assessing universal design principles application on children playground at Lake Titiwangsa Park, Kuala Lumpur

Authors: Jafari, M. & Carnemolla, P.

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Moves and Minutes: Exploring Children’s Playtime and Movement Dynamics in Budapest Playgrounds with a View Towards Sustainability

Authors: Alhaddadein, L.; Hargitai, L. & Eplényi, A.

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Parental perception of child friendliness and its impact on residential location choice: A stated choice experiment

Authors: Gong, X.; van den Berg, P.; Dane, G.Z. & Arentze, T.

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How they play. How prep children with motor difficulties cope in the playground

Authors: Hannah, S.A.; Johnston, L.M.; Cairney, J.; & Gard, M.

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Characteristics of the Outdoor Environment Affording Physical Activity, Motor Competence, and Social Interactions in Children Aged 3–7 Years: A Systematic Review

Authors: Taylor, N.; Pringle, A.; & Roscoe, C.M.P.

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