Playground design suggestions for downtown communities : with a case study of Hepanxincheng in Hunnanxinqu, Shenyang

摘要

Outdoor playgrounds in downtown communities play an important role in children\u27s healthy development. They could provide places for children\u27s outdoor play activities, enhance opportunities for peer interactions, add to community dynamic, and improve urban environment. The literature of three aspects is reviewed first, including (1) the impact of the physical environment on children\u27s development, (2) the benefits of outdoor play environments, and (3) the importance of outdoor play environments in downtown communities. After this literature review, suggestions on outdoor playground design in downtown communities are given, based on a case study of the playground design in Hepanxincheng located in Hunnanxinqu, Shenyang, Liaoning Province.