maybe not exactly what you were looking for but i found this very interesting:

http://www.playpumps.org. a merry-go-round serving as an energy source, specifically as a water pump in developing countries.

by muesli on 20 November 2006, 15:46

Good for you ...Today i came across something that might inspire you:

playground 2015

http://www.addictlab.com/labfiles/?page=profile&user=1944

found at:

http://www.addictlab.com/labfiles/?page=project&project=40

by Peter Panic (anonymous) on 21 November 2006, 19:31

Hi Duann,

you could check out http://www.ziegler-spielplaetze.de or http://www.icolandia.com .
The designs are a little conventional to my eyes, but maybe you find something useful.
Best
Susan

by susi on 22 November 2006, 10:25

I love the playpumps, would be great to have a kid driven water feature that other kids could play under, to encourage teamwork, etc.

also liked the http://www.icolandia.com . site. is kinda conventional, many are, but they do have nice flash content on their site.

cheers

by duann (anonymous) on 26 November 2006, 22:19

There's a project I think is amazing - It's from a small UK company called SnugandOutdoor. They have made experimental playgrounds for primary school age kids - making toys to encourage creative play rather than role play or competitive play.
I love this project! You can see a little here http://www.snugandoutdoor.co.uk/index.html, but get in contact with them to see more up to date stuff - it has developed far beyond what's on the website now.
Good luck! Nice project area!

by Jane on 7 December 2006, 11:18

author's comment

Thanks Jane,

I have checked out their work, I like the temporary nature and the simplicity of their work, I will get in touch

cheers

by duann on 7 December 2006, 13:45

Duann,
Snug & Outdoor are a client of mine. i'd be happy to introduce you....though I'll tell Hattie & Tim that you may be in touch

best

Sarah

by brambles on 20 December 2006, 17:10

oh yeah, meant to say....ask them about their Experimental Playground Kit - which will be on sale in 2007 for use in school playgrounds and anywhere else you like

by brambles on 20 December 2006, 17:11

Hi,

do you know the work of Hugo Kükelhaus, Erfahrungsfeld der Sinne?? He did great things for small and big Kids. Try it!

de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hugo_Kükelhaus
de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erfahrungsfeld_zur_Entfaltung_der_Sinne

Mona, Germany

by mona (anonymous) on 7 January 2007, 19:27

Nürnberg announced for 2007 that it wants to have playgrounds with equipment also for elderly people (why not a swing also). A totally new concept and probably worth thinking over again. The article was seend on German News Mag "Der Spiegel".
http://www.spiegel.de/panorama/0,1518,453052,00.html

Should you have difficulties with the German language, here the page of the 2nd mayor who is in charge of the project in Nürnberg.
http://www.nuernberg.de/internet/portal_e/buerger/second_may...

by Marco (anonymous) on 18 January 2007, 10:38

hae duann ive been looking for u for ages, and here u are on this website!!! im in christchurch,new zealand,text my cell ur home number 0272597673

by Regan Hyde (anonymous) on 14 June 2007, 02:28

Hello Duann,

Well Apparently you have already seen the Prospective Playground for 2015 we have designed a while ago. www.alaingilles.com .
On http://www.pantopicon.be/blog/2007/11/30/playgrounds/ they Nik has linked it to two other articles...

If you have any questions just shoot.

Take care,
Alain Gilles

by Alain Gilles (anonymous) on 6 December 2007, 21:19

hey I saw the coolest idea in a mag ages ago and it was a wall of drum pads...not only see through but cool to have a bash on - specially for 3-9 year old...

by Annie (anonymous) on 15 April 2008, 08:21

Hi Duann,
just learned about a hight tech playground that is planned for Hong Kong.
Would your be interested to learn more? I have met the project manager there
and thought immediately of you.
eric

by ericpoe on 13 May 2008, 15:40