Design for Play: a guide to creating successful play spaces – Play England – a 150 pg how to guide for designing play spaces.
If a Play Area is the Answer What is the Question – Great document about options to consider when designing a play space.
How to Build a Natural Playscape – slide show from Dwell about various components of a natural playscapes.
PlayGroundology – Alex Smith – This interesting site catalogues inspiring play spaces around the world. If you are looking for inspiration or new ideas this is a great space to start.
Green Play Settings Reduce ADHD Symptoms – Landscape and Human Health Laboratory University of Illinois at Urbana-Campaign. Having problems focusing? Do it outside…
Playscapes is a blog about playground design – they have an interesting post about designs that address playground bullying
Dismal Garden a website created by Nils Norman includes a fantastic photo-archive of playscapes and nature playgrounds.
The Good School Playground Guide– created by Learning through Landscapes is a beautiful booklet about creating amazing play spaces. Really you need to see this one!