Mukanthi Nature Playspace

In 2015 the Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources (DEWNR) engaged Peter Semple landscape architects (PSLA) & Climbing Tree, who in collaboration with indigenous artist Allan Sumner developed a new $900,000 nature playspace at Morialta Conservation Park in South Australia. Construction was completed in August 2017.

The design team recognised from the initial site visit that the playspace needed to compliment and integrate seamlessly into a beautiful natural setting. The site provided existing natural play experiences that could be connected, celebrated and legitimised for play. This was an opportunity to create a playspace that wasn’t constrained, but inspired children to explore independently, seeking wilder adventures and inspire imagination, fostering childhood memories and connections to nature.

The concept design identified a series of play nodes inspired by nature and indigenous cultural themes. These fully interactive elements are scaled and graduated appropriately for children to interact with through active and sensory play, nurturing inquisitive minds, improving health and developing cultural and environmental understanding at a local level.

Photo Credit: Peter Semple

Cast Your Vote Below

[totalpoll id=”80766″]

Now enter your details for your chance to WIN a Family Day Pass to Adelaide Zoo and a case of assorted wines from Hot 100 Wines.

[contact-form-7 id=”80791″ title=”AILA SA Peoples Choice”]