Playground Materials

5 Elements Every Nature Play Space Needs (And Why)

A child, sorting found natural elements, like leaves and sticks, in a hand crafted Timber Creations sorting bowl.

Back to School: Why School Playgrounds Matter More Than Ever for Child Development

a close up of a timber playground with the sun setting in the background

Timber vs. Plastic Playgrounds: What the Research Actually Says

5 Elements Every Nature Play Space Needs (And Why)

What separates a successful nature playground from an underutilised one? There are five critical elements we consider...

Jac Robinson

Feb 9

Timber vs. Plastic Playgrounds: What the Research Actually Says

Setting the record straight with peer-reviewed research. We examine what studies in child development, materials science, and environmental health reveal about playground material choices - from microplastics exposure to thermal performance in Australian summers.

Jac Robinson

Nov 10, 2025