Role Of Natural Environment As Stimulating Outdoor Play Space For Children – A Study Of Bhopal, India

Abstract Play is the origin of all learnings in children, it lets you explore, discover, take risks, fall, succeed, become spontaneous, creative and test many other capabilities. Furthermore, as playful activities are fun purposeless, they significantly contribute to their physical, social, cognitive & emotional development. To be able play freely right every child. But present scenario rapid urbanization, increased traffic, pollution, crammed spaces hazards have diminished access natural outdoor environs. This has led ignorance quality dedicated spaces. As a result, forced poorly designed grounds often hammered with repetitive equipment which leads rigid monotonous pattern. It been found that children affinity towards elements nurtures overall growth. nature unfolds its complex unexpected experiences rain, waterfall, wind, birds, mud splashing leaves falling, sparks curiosity while provides an arena play. Every child responds multiple ways these interactions nature, hence creates plethora opportunities enjoy learn innocently. paper aims study relationships prospects for ‘quality’ can accommodate child’s needs behaviour. The methodology this research includes qualitative analysis (behaviour mapping, photo projection) quantitative survey (social questionnaire). shall basis landscape architects design integrated environment.