Great play ideas

Why play matters

66%
of parents think their children not having time to play makes them feel unhealthy
76%
of parents want places to play where children can go independently
"The capacity and opportunity to play - for all of us, and especially for our children - is at the heart of a good life"
Richard Reeves, Demos, 2010

About Playful Communities

The Playful Communities toolkit is for anyone wishing to get involved in creating, improving and maintaining places where young people can play and spend their free time.