O.6.1-11 Children’s play and physical activity levels in a natural playground: an observational case study from the Netherlands

Abstract Purpose Natural playgrounds stimulate active play in children and, as such, support their healthy development. Therefore, the municipality of Almere (The Netherlands), aims to develop more natural playgrounds within its neighbourhoods and parks. However, insight into how children play in these playgrounds is lacking, which is needed for optimal playgrounds design and policy development. Therefore, this study aimed to map the usage of a typical natural playground in Almere. Methods In this observational case study, direct observations (4 days, 4 times a day) of visitors (number, gender... Mehr ...