Progressive schools are beginning to supplement traditional play spaces with nature play, as increasing academic literature points to the benefits of imaginative and creative play. We propose a series of nature-play spaces on a wood-chip loop around the existing play structure. The Fun Forest houses Fort Forest, a branching framework that children can use to construct forts from loose materials as well as Wigwam Village. The loop continues on to the Magic Meadow with Willow Hollow, a willow dome and tunnels, and Slippery Stream, a meandering artificial stream.

Section of Wigwam Village

Wigwam Village consists of two connected wigwams that open onto a wooden henge. Additional trees and ferns create a forest-like feel for imaginative play.