Explore Playful Trails

Discover the many benefits of integrating play into walkable, bikeable, shared use community pathway networks by infusing "play pockets"along the way and intentionally designing opportunities for play, learning, and interaction.

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Pathways for Play®

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PlayCore has partnered with the Natural Learning Initiative, College of Design, NC State University to offer an educational resource designed to help professional and community activists promote playful trails and greenways across our nation. The partnership also included collaborations with Advisory Committee of experts from American Trails. Pathways for Play intentionally integrates play into community pathway networks to provide opportunities for playing along the way and encourage use by children and families.