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Separate + Enclose

This section includes walls, fences, and other elements that can be used to separate and define different areas, whether it’s for a lively play zone or a quiet nook.

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Thresholds and gates mark out the entry points to play and outdoor learning spaces. These create a sense of excitement as one enters the spaces, and...

Thresholds & Gates

Another way to divide up space in the schoolyard, both stone and gabion walls can be created using largely recycled materials. Digging up soil filled...

Stone and Gabion Walls

Raised planters are great for school gardens. They provide an opportunity to grow edible plants in great soil, offer a chance to learn about...

Raised Planters

A great way to break up space, while still providing visual permeability. A vegetated screen is typically a lattice-like structure that has vines or...

Vegetated Screens

While shrubs may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of play elements, they can form an important component of the school...

Shrubs

Incorporated into school gardens, trellises provide an opportunity to showcase climbing plants such as vines. In addition, these elements create shady...

Trellises

Whether it’s the heat of the sun, a light drizzle, or a downpour you’re trying to escape, weather shelters are a great addition to any...

Weather Shelters

Boulders are jacks-of-all-trades! Coming in many shapes and sizes, they can serve as space separators, garden edges, seating, hurdles, climbing...

Boulders

Using pavers might cost a bit more than sheet paving like asphalt up-front, but they offer several advantages. They come in a wide array of shapes,...

Brick and Pavers