In the 1930s, researcher Mildred Parten defined play as six phases which imitate children's social development. Contrary to Jean Piaget who watched children's drama in largely intellectual or cognitive terms, Parten emphasized the concept …

You have got the basics -- an amazing play area developed with multiple ages in your mind and specialty compost for soft landings -- but a number of the most useful park elements are often overlooked. From a dedicated (and secure ) area fo…