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Creating a Destination Park
for the Whole Community

In the eyes of children, playgrounds are larger-than-life
places. Infinite moments of discovery and imagination
take place in these spaces that shape their rapidly growing
minds. While there may be more than one park or playground in a child's life at any certain point in time, most
parents and caregivers would agree that there is always a
favorite, requested time and again.

Defining Your Community
Creating an unforgettable play experience in a community
can define it for years, even decades, to come. However,
not all playgrounds are created equally. With new innovations and modern design concepts, Landscape Structures
Inc., a Delano, Minnesota-based commercial playground
equipment manufacturer, helps to create destination playgrounds that will attract people from near and far.
Designing a unique playground allows park planners to
create spaces that address the needs of the community.
Destination playgrounds can instill the values, signature
elements and ideals of the area it inhabits - all while creating a sense of community. This sense of community is
further enhanced by the ability to design a playground that

Parks & Recreation

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is inclusive to children of all abilities. Instead of merely
meeting ADA standards of accessibility, Landscape Structures incorporates inclusive elements in its designs to encourage children and adults of all abilities to play together.
Creating inclusive play opportunities is an invaluable addition to any community.
In 2012, the City of Mesa Parks, Recreation and Commercial Facilities Department moved forward with a renovation of Pioneer Park with the hopes of reenergizing
the park. In addition to adding a 9,000-square-foot playground, a splash pad and planting 130 trees, park officials
tended to the historic trees, updated historic monuments
and restored the Southern Pacific train car, which has
been a pillar of the park for generations.
The inspiration for the playground design was the three
types of trees found in the park - pistache, palm and
pine. Collaboration between Landscape Structures and
Dig Studio led to the creation of playground towers that
mimicked the surrounding trees. An elevated walkway,
which flows through the entire play space, is completely ADA accessible and provides entryways into each of
the play structures. Even more, it encourages interaction
among children and their caregivers, and delivers a " walk
among the trees " feel to users.

Creating a Lasting Impression
Creating a playground design as unique and amazing as
the community it serves has the power to establish a superior play experience. Landscape Structures and its local
playground consultants will help guide you through the
playground design process and select solutions that will
help your project stand out from the rest.
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Playground Guide - 2019

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