Jester Park Natural Playscape
The Jester Park Natural Playscape is not a run of the mill playground. It is a play
area constructed using natural materials such as boulders, earth mounds, and water
features, avoiding plastics, metals, concrete, or signs explaining how to play.
Children that climb trees, roll down hills, scramble up rocks, dam up water, and
hide in grass experience natural play. This type of play frees the child’s imagination
to limitless learning opportunities. By using the approach of a Natural Playscape
instead of a fabricated playground, children’s creativity will be challenged with
adventurous natural activities and objects. For more information about the Jester
Park Natural Playscape, click
here.
The Playscape is now free and open to the public. A crowd of nearly 150 gathered
for the grand opening ceremony on Friday, June 27, at Jester Park in Northwest Polk
County. The Playscape is located next to the bison and elk exhibit near Shelter
# 6. To read more about the grand opening ceremony, click here.
~ Visitor should wear shoes and clothes that can get wet and dirty ~
Please observe these rules during your visit:
This playscape is designed for children ages 5 years and older
Parents are to supervise and watch their children at all times
Do not climb trees or stone pillars
Do not throw rocks, pick flowers or feed animals
Pets and bicycles are not allowed
Shoes must be worn at all times
Areas of the playscape may be slippery when wet
Call 911 for emergencies
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