Synopsis

The availability of outdoor play areas for children in the Netherlands is diminishing. As we strive to construct new homes and land becomes increasingly limited, spaces dedicated to play often take a backseat, despite the well-documented importance of outdoor play for children's development and well-being. In Emmeloord and The Hague, we observe how housing projects frequently claim land that could otherwise be used for recreation. We examine the state of schoolyards, perhaps the most crucial out