Design Ideas & Drawings

Sample Designs

Sometimes, all you need to create a really dynamic project of your own is to see a few examples. Luckily, some very kind designers have provided sample outdoor play space designs for 0-5 year olds to help stir your creativity and engage your inner designer. Special thanks to Rusty Keeler, Nature Explore and Nancy Striniste for providing designs!

• Note: Please refer to the Playground Safety Guidelines from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and any local regulations to inform your design specifications.  *See disclaimer below.

Preschool Play Spaces

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Design by Rusty Keeler	Design by Nancy Striniste
Design by Nancy Striniste	Design by Nancy Striniste

Design by Bethe Almeras	Design by Bethe Almeras
Design by Nature Explore

Infant & Toddler Play Spaces

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Design by Rusty Keeler	Design by Bethe Almeras

Disclaimer: The information and play space designs published on www.HeadStartBodyStart.org are intended for educational use only. The authors, Head Start Body Start National Center for Physical Development and Outdoor Play (HSBS), NASPE/AAPAR/AAHPERD, and the Office of Head Start cannot accept liability for the information contained within this website, nor for any accidents that may occur as a result of children playing in spaces designed as a result of these recommendations. Appropriate adult supervision is recommended at all times when young children are playing.  HSBS recommends that all warnings issued by all play space equipment manufacturers be complied with at all times. Compliance with the Playground Safety Guidelines from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and any local regulations are required by law by all early childhood programs.