Landscape Structures is a commercial playground design and manufacturing company based in Delano, Minn., that is leading the Inclusive Play movement to get children of all abilities on the playground together.

At Landscape Structures, our commitment to Inclusive Play is deeply ingrained in who we are.

Our Commitment to Inclusive Play

“All too often, people have designed for us, but not with us. It’s time that changed.” – Jill Moore, Inclusive Play Specialist, Landscape Structures

In 1993, Landscape Structures launched its quest to go beyond the minimum ADA requirements and create truly inclusive play spaces.

From the beginning, we sought expert input from a group of individuals with a diverse range of disabilities. Their lived experiences provide us with usable insights, so much more valuable than well-meaning guesses.

As we learned more about how to create welcoming play opportunities featuring activities that are age and developmentally appropriate, sensory-engaging and universally designed, we also discovered our scope of inclusivity needed to expand.

Extending our Inclusive Reach

Today our field of thought leaders includes a multitude of perspectives like mobility disabilities, deaf and visual spaces, colorblindness, ADHD, autism, medically complex diagnoses, and more. They are employees as well as academic, medical and therapeutic professionals, and hardcore inclusive playground users.

With their help, we gain a better understanding of other diagnoses so we can keep creating “what’s next” in inclusive play in more meaningful ways. Intentional ways that promote social and sensory play, develop perceived risk and challenges for all, and provide physical play to groups who may have never experienced it before.

At Landscape Structures, inclusion is a never-ending journey and one that continues to permeate our culture. Every design project is seen through the lens of inclusivity even if it’s not necessarily labeled as such. It’s just how every playground should be — designed so well that anyone can use it, especially in ways that best fit their own bodies.

Inclusive and Sensory Play Resources from Landscape Structures

Through sensory play, children discover their world and how to be successful in it. They develop behaviors based on what they touch, see, hear, taste, smell, and how they move and position their body in space. Sensory diverse playgrounds allow children to integrate and develop their senses. The more they play, the more they develop skills necessary to engage, change and impact the world around them.

All kids are created equal with the same desire and need to experience play. A well-designed inclusive playground welcomes children and adults of all abilities to a play experience where everyone can interact and play together. Explore our Inclusive Play Brochure to learn more about our approach to inclusive playground design.

At Landscape Structures, we believe play is for everyone. Because if a playground isn’t designed for every kid, is it really even a playground? Watch our latest video highlighting the importance of inclusive play.

At Landscape Structures, inclusion is more than a goal - it’s a promise. That’s why we created the Jr. Play Team, which is a group of incredible kids with disabilities who help us create truly inclusive playground products. In this video, you’ll meet John Buettner, president of the Landscape Structures Jr. Play Team, as he shares his perspective on what true inclusivity means.