Here are several facts that point out the value playful paths for children and families.

Research shows that playful pathways attract families and can dramatically increase frequency and duration of use of trails, greenways, and shared-use pathways.

Playful pathways expand and support use by children and families. How can we ensure long-term sustainability through best practice design?

Chattanooga’s unique riverfront story has been recognized internationally as a series of successful public and private endeavors.

Playful pathways provide a trajectory through three-dimensional space, enjoyable by all family members.

National Demonstration Sites put research into practice in five categories: Inclusion, Nature Play, Playful Pathways, Youth Physical Activity, and Adult Fitness

Play is vital for the child’s total development. It is important pathways of play are compelling and encourage the child's involvement to have play value.

The Earth Day Network is the world’s largest environmental movement.

Playful paths take the trail model beyond the traditional user to more fully engage the public with new ways to attract children to the trail.

Communities looking to energize a space are turning to existing pathway and trail networks to create active living opportunities for families!