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Slopes can be a design plus for playgrounds
Adventure playgrounds
General Landscaping
Inclusive playgrounds
Nature play
When it comes to playground design, a sloped site is often seen as a challenge. However, with the right approach, slopes can become one of the most valuable features of a school playground or nature play area. Rather than flattening the land, Everything Outside’s designers often use natural levels to create exciting, engaging, and cost-effective play spaces.
Why sandpits still belong in school playgrounds
Inclusive playgrounds
Nature play
In 2026, the most forward-thinking schools in Queensland and New South Wales are reimagining their playgrounds — not as break-time extras, but as essential learning and wellbeing environments. The trends we are seeing across independent, faith based and public schools reflect a clear shift: playgrounds are becoming strategic assets that support inclusion, compliance, enrolments and long-term value.
Top 5 playground trends shaping Qld and NSW schools in 2026
Adventure playgrounds
Inclusive playgrounds
Nature play
Outdoor classrooms
Parkour playgrounds
In 2026, the most forward-thinking schools in Queensland and New South Wales are reimagining their playgrounds — not as break-time extras, but as essential learning and wellbeing environments. The trends we are seeing across independent, faith based and public schools reflect a clear shift: playgrounds are becoming strategic assets that support inclusion, compliance, enrolments and long-term value.
The power of an inclusive playground
Adventure playgrounds
Inclusive playgrounds
Nature play
There’s a special kind of magic that happens when every child can play side by side at school. There’s the collective laughing, exploring, and creating memories together without barriers. For me, that’s the true power of an inclusive playground.