Research Informed Design for Play for All Ages
Thursday, July 17, 2025 - 1:00 p.m. ET
Play is one of the best investments we can make in public health. Research shows that play gets people to move more, connect more, and spend more time outdoors, laying the foundation for a lifetime of health and happiness. Regardless of age, ability, or background, everyone deserves a great place to play! But how we design for play matters.
Meghan Talarowski, founder of Studio Ludo, a 501(c)3 non-profit whose mission is building better play through research, design, and advocacy, will present key findings of the National Study of Playgrounds. This was the first observational study of playgrounds to compare the impacts of design on physical activity and play behavior across gender, age, and socio-economic status.
This data is the most current picture of playgrounds and their influence on physical activity in the United States. It identifies precisely what playground elements promote moderate to vigorous physical activity and how these elements may have a sizeable future impact on population health. Talarowski will discuss the benefits of specific types of equipment, the importance of site amenities, and the impact of sensory play.
At the end of the course, the participants will be able to:
- Explain how the design of play environments impacts physical health and social behavior.
- Understand how research can inform the future of play design.
- Describe the impact play environments have on public health for all ages, abilities, and backgrounds.
*If you need accreditation, please register using the name and email address associated with your membership. After you complete this registration form, you will receive a confirmation email with the webinar link.
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