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Edmonton aims to start construction of two nature-theme playgrounds this year, using safety-certified logs and rocks in place of painted metal swing sets.
It’s exciting news for those who want more creative options for Edmonton’s children, although not quite the rustic, unstructured experience some play experts are looking for.
The playgrounds are part of district park redevelopment efforts at Sir Wilfrid Laurier Park near the Valley Zoo and Dermott District Park near Bonnie Doon Mall.
Instead of painted metal meant to suggest a ship or a train, the playgrounds will use special logs for the swing set posts, a secured pile of logs and boulders for the climbing gym and even a dead tree – bolted down for safety – to give children a different play experience.
http://edmontonjournal.com/news/loc...ton-are-a-step-in-right-direction-critics-say