Park's natural play space encourages unstructured, creative, cooperative play and exploration
In the spring of 2012 Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore Park began offering a Nature Play Zone. Park rangers and educational staff were systematic in their approach to testing, refining, and capturing data on the natural play space design and use by children and their care providers. Included in this case study, are some considerations for site selection, potential compliance protocols, and physical design elements.