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The natural playground at Sackville Park in Toronto is a welcoming green space in the inner city. The nature-focused design of this playground, located just down the road from St. James Park playground, was developed in collaboration with thinc design. The log elements and log jam® climbers that are featured here are reminiscent of a forest waiting to be explored; these elements are at home with the surrounding mature trees. The natural shapes and materials of these climbers and their interconnection is a prime environment for non-prescriptive play. There is no right or wrong way to play here – children are given the freedom to invent patterns of movement, rediscover the playground, and play a different way with each visit. Children can hop, balance, crawl and climb from log to log in a play circuit that offers graduated challenge for younger and older kids.

The accessible rubber surfacing of the playground allows for topography changes along with a junior hill slide. The extra-wide slide is ideal for finding creative ways to slide down solo or with a buddy. Spinners and swings are included in the design to widen the range of play at Sackville Park. The user-driven play culminates at the tower. The modern treehouse-style tower is accessible by a net climber, ladder, and post-and-rope climber; a 6 foot slide is a fun escape back down to ground level to venture back into the play circuit and discover new ways to play.

Client: City of Toronto
Collaboration: thinc design
Location: Toronto, ON
Completion Date: 2018

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Our journey began in 1998 when our founder, Adam Bienenstock, had a vision to create natural playgrounds that would connect children with nature. Since then, we've grown into a leading designer and builder of natural playgrounds in Canada and the United States. Our team is passionate about creating innovative, safe, and sustainable play spaces that inspire children to explore, learn, and have fun. What sets us apart is our approach to playground design. We don't just install off-the-shelf structures. Instead, we work closely with our clients to create custom playgrounds that reflect the unique beauty of their surroundings. We use natural materials like wood, stone, and water to craft play spaces that are not only fun but also educational and environmentally friendly. At Earthscape, we believe that play is crucial for child development, and nature is the best teacher. Our playgrounds encourage children to be active, imaginative, and social while fostering environmental awareness. We're proud to have created playgrounds that have become beloved community hubs and destinations for families to enjoy. Sustainability is also at the core of our philosophy. We use eco-friendly materials and practices, and our playgrounds are built to last for generations. We're constantly innovating to reduce…