Landscape Structures’ Inclusive Play Specialist Ariel Mansholt, OTD, OTR/L, CPS discusses how simple adjustments in splash pad design–such as fencing, visual or tactile elements and choice–can help children stay engaged, and not feel the need to “elope” or run away, in this Parks & Recreation Magazine article. “Splash pads provide fun relief from the summer […]
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Celebrating 10 Years of Aquatix® by Landscape Structures
Ten years ago, something exciting happened when Aquatix® officially joined the Landscape Structures team. Since then, we’ve been on a journey to create immersive, innovative splash play experiences that help communities cool down, connect and grow through the power of play. But this story didn’t start in 2015. It reaches back nearly four decades to […]
Transforming Splash Play into an Inclusive Experience
In “Transforming Splash Play Into an Inclusive Experience,” Ariel Mansholt, an occupational therapist and inclusive play specialist with Landscape Structures, discusses how splash play is an inherently inclusive experience. When asked how spray parks can be made accessible to children with varying abilities, Mansholt says, “Children with mobility devices can wheel up and engage with […]
