WHAT KIND OF PLAY SPACE DO CHILDREN NEED IN THE CITY?

Abstract

Although there were few of play facilities or artificial toys, the author enjoyed his childhood playing with various natural plants and wild animals and is proud of his knowledge about animals’ habits and characteristics, as well as the fun of playing in the creeks, woods, and fields. Regrettably, all these precious experiences are rarely found in city today because the prevalence of artificial landscapes and industrialized lifestyles highly relying on electronic technologies has deprived children of the opportunity to explore nature. By refreshing his memory of childhood, the author reflects what kind of play space do children need in city today — borderless natural ones may be an answer.

Keywords

Children / Natural Experience / Urban Environment / Nature Education / Aesthetic Enlightenment

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Higher Education Press