Volunteers help with landscaping at the 4th Avenue Playground. poles " to walk on top of them. The log climbers also lend to the nature theme, which is expanded by the play stream, adjacent beds of plantings, and real log sections. This mixture of interpreted and real nature inspired much discussion in the planning phase, but is likely overlooked by the children jumping from log to log, or pumping water to float a leaf down the play stream. Watching this play is the best reward a playground planner or playground build volunteer can receive. We hope those of you who were able to participate are able to come back and see your reward in action! Andrea Weber is a Landscape Architect and Project Manager with the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board. see us in atlanta at booth #1331 YB Water Play, Yo ur Wa y CIRCULAR BENCHES TR ASH RECEPTACL ES You'll be amazed at our versatility. ARC stands apart from the rest by offering both stainless steel and fiberglass construction. High- and low-flow structures * Custom themes * Interchangeable designs Eco-friendly systems * Complete project support Aquatic Recreation Company 6500 Carlson Drive | Eden Prairie, MN 55346 877-632-0503 | www.arc4waterplay.com CUSTOMIZED TO YOUR IMAGINATION Wood * Metal * Recycled Plastic 1-800-937-0203 * site-craft.com w w w . N R P A . O R G O C T O B E R 2 0 1 1 Parks RT-CP3 & Recreation 81