Nature Play WA is committed to getting kids out into nature, and physically active in unstructured play. So we were really excited to hear about a great initiative from the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA) to regenerate parks and play spaces that are in need of a little TLC.
Launching this week, My Park Rules, a national competition driven by the AILA in collaboration with the 202020 Vision, will encourage school groups, parents and communities to submit their under-loved park for a transformation and a greener future. State finalists will be announced by a panel of judges, including renowned landscape architects Sacha Coles and Mary Jeavons, environmental scientist and landscape designer Josh Byrnes, and Lucy Turnbull AO.
The 202020 Vision aims to create 20% more green space in our urban areas by 2020, and with support from business, government, developers, higher education, NGOs, community groups and the horticulture industry, there's a huge amount of support to see this vision realised.
Know of a play space in your local community that could do with a facelift, or a complete renovation? The competition is now open and ready to receive submissions, and with public voting commencing on October 19th, it's time to get moving on your submissions!
This is a great initiative, I'd love this competition to be held again.