2024
Yes
Reimagining spaces where children play: developing guidance for thermally comfortable playgrounds in Canada
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8225778/
Kennedy, Eric
North America
Observational
Modeling
Lighting
Vegetation
Temperature
children
Playgrounds
Microclimate
Environmental
Environment and public health
Recreation
Experts developed Canadian guidelines for thermally comfortable playgrounds, including shade and vegetation, incorporated into national standards. This supports safer outdoor spaces, reducing heat-related health risks for children amid climate change.
2021