Angel5665's Account

Nothing new here. Obviously nothing done today. Grade 0

Very nice start. Grade 19

Missing labels. Are there trees on this site? Grade 15

Thanks for your work collecting strong inspirational images. The diversity of details in these images is a great place to jumpstart your design thinking. While your final design clearly serves the needs of an active K-6 community, it feels like it is just off the shelf playground equipment. I would encourage you to consider how the location, user group (community), and climate context of the park can influence design to make it more responsive and enjoyable for your user group. For example, could you incorporate art from neighborhood children into aspects of your design. Are there plants and trees that are low maintenance and shade producing that thrive in the same area as your park? Keep exploring design - it is a rich and every changing field of study.

This looks like a fun park with lots of equipment for kids. But I think it needs more design - geometry or form rather than just a rectangle with standard pieces of equipment. Think how the landscape might be something to play on - little mini hills, trees, pavilions, water, rocks, etc.

Explain what in your research gave you the idea to design the park like this.

Explain what the concepts are that you like.

It is a nice approach to consider the children as the main audience, but you should also consider other components. For instance, the weather can effect the efficiency of the park. Snow may become a problem, especially with the what i am assuming is a sandlot. You should consider the use of shading devices above the playgrounds for preservation of the equipment. Other things that should be thought about is an eating area for the children and their families to rest, eat, etc.

It's good that you included playgrounds for children because kids like to go outside. However, I feel you should have added more shaded areas or some tables for parents. After all, the parents have to take their children to the park so they should have a place to wait and watch after their kids. It would also give people a break from the sun and a much better place to sit and eat.

How does your design help you community and the environment?