Water is an essential element for engaging, interactive play. This Learning Lab will explore how to plan a play space for optimal user experience of water’s properties, power, and potential for collaborative play. In this session, participants will consider equipment selection, planning approaches, and technical requirements for developing rich water play experiences without overwhelming budgets and maintenance resources.
Learning Outcomes:
Understand water's physical and sensory characteristics and the social behaviors it fosters that can be integrated into thoughtful play space design
Explore a variety of water play environments and approaches to play-space design that capture imaginations and inspire repeat visits
Review the technical requirements—including grading, water quality, and sourcing—that are necessary for optimal water-play planning
Discuss the maintenance implications of water play environments
