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Artist in Residence: Building a Play Area

Sian Lile-Pastore, 12 February 2016

While Nils, Fern and Imogen get stuck into searching archives and stores, looking at the Museum's collections and working with visitors and groups to get their ideas, how about we think about what play areas we like? what local ones have you played in or taken children to and they loved? what ones have you been to that you didn't like? have you seen play areas that just look amazing? What makes a playground good? what do want from a playground? does it have to look nice? does it have to look like a playground? I'd be really interested in hearing your thoughts and ideas.

Meanwhile, I have been collecting images of play areas which I think are good design, look fun, are imaginative, look exciting... i'm not suggesting we have a play area exactly like these in St Fagans, but it wouldn't it be great to have something different and unexpected?

Sian Lile-Pastore

Senior Learning, Participation and Interpretation Officer

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sian lile-pastore
15 February 2016, 16:43
hi louise,
thanks for your comment.
I love the thought of tree houses and secret hide outs!
and we are also hoping that the play area will be accessible and fun for all ages.
i'll share your comments with the artists too.
all the best
sian
Louise mitchell
15 February 2016, 01:36
Really missed the play area last summer, please don't forget that the older children need to burn energy as well 10-14 year olds, everyone loves climbing and sliding back down, tree houses to play hide and seek and good old tag, ropes and scrabble nets, decks and secret hide outs please. We love the natural elements. Thanks