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A guide to evaluating playground interventions

Playgrounds are essential for children's physical, mental, and social development, yet there is a lack of high-quality evaluations of playground interventions in public spaces.

Citation:
Toftager M, Pawlowski CS, …….. Christian H, Hipp JA, et al. A guide to evaluating playground interventions. Discov public health. 2026;23(1). 

Keywords:
Early childhood education; leisure; playgrounds; outdoor education; physical recreation; urban green spaces

Abstract:
Playgrounds are essential for children's physical, mental, and social development, yet there is a lack of high-quality evaluations of playground interventions in public spaces.