Starting a New Nature Play Space
You may find it helpful to read through Reference Manual before beginning. In order to form a new Nature Play Space with the Chicago Park District, the following documents are required:
The Chicago Park District is helping to reconnect children with nature in our city and the heritage of our parks by providing valuable outdoor space for communities in Chicago to have positive, hands-on experiences in nature. Spontaneous, self-guided nature play by children has a beneficial impact on their health, attention and stress levels.
Nature Play Spaces are designed for play with elements of nature that can be manipulated and moved. Each space is a collaborative community effort, unique to the ecology of the site and the needs of the residents of each neighborhood. Designing, planting, building, and caring for a Nature Play Space is an ongoing creative project that can be a rewarding multi-generational effort.
See below for more information, or contact us at natureplay@chicagoparkdistrict.com.
4830 S. Western Ave.
Chicago, IL 60609
United States
300 N. Central Park Ave.
Chicago, IL 60624
United States
1222 W. Touhy Ave
Chicago, IL 60626
United States
5801 N Pulaski Rd
Chicago, IL 60646
United States
You may find it helpful to read through Reference Manual before beginning. In order to form a new Nature Play Space with the Chicago Park District, the following documents are required: