Award-Winning Natural Playgrounds

We design innovative and premium outdoor playgrounds using materials found in nature. Our playgrounds boost imagination and nurture a love for the environment while fostering healthy development in all children.

Design Your Playground

Spark Curiosity, Ignite Creativity

We are more than just a playground construction company. We are passionate advocates for the transformative power of nature in child development. Our award-winning team of designers, educators, and landscape architects creates immersive play experiences.

We nurture a love for learning, foster creativity, and inspire environmental stewardship in the next generation.

Our Outdoor Natural Playgrounds in Action

At Bienenstock Natural Playgrounds, we've championed the magic of nature play for over two decades. We're not just building playgrounds; we're crafting immersive learning experiences that nurture a love for the outdoors and create a full sensory experience for children.

Here's why outdoor natural playgrounds are more than just fun:

Why Natural Playgrounds?

Spark Curiosity & Imagination

Boost Holistic Development

Reduce Stress & Promote Well-Being

Deepen Connection with Nature

Our team of playground design experts collaborates closely with you to transform your vision into a reality. We listen to your goals and ideas, then weave in our expertise to create a unique outdoor natural playground that reflects your community.

Here's what sets our design process apart: 

Our Design Build Process

Conceptual Design

This is the first phase of envisioning your space. Through a tailored series of visits and design meetings, we take your outdoor playground from vision to paper. We specialize in playground design ideas that fit your unique needs.

STEP 1

This is the first phase of envisioning your space. Through a tailored series of visits and design meetings, we take your outdoor playground from vision to paper. 

Construction Documents

Once your conceptual vision has been established, we begin producing technical drawings and construction documents. This is a precise set of drawings that show how to build your new natural playground. Our documents detail every aspect of the playground construction process. Every element is designed to nurture physical, cognitive, and social-emotional growth through natural play.

STEP 2

Once your conceptual vision has been established, we begin producing technical drawings and construction documents. This is a precise set of drawings that show how to build your new natural playground. Our documents detail every aspect of the playground construction process. Every element is designed to nurture physical, cognitive, and social-emotional growth through natural play.

Build

We strive to minimize disruption to your daily operations while efficiently and effectively bringing your space to life. We prioritize clear communication, timely execution, and high-quality craftsmanship to ensure your vision is realized, creating a space that is both functional and visually appealing.

Whether you require playground equipment, complete project design and installation, or support with specific components, we’ll tailor our partnership to fit your needs.

STEP 3

We strive to minimize disruption to your daily operations while efficiently and effectively bringing your space to life. We prioritize clear communication, timely execution, and high-quality craftsmanship to ensure your vision is realized, creating a space that is both functional and visually appealing.

Whether you require playground equipment, complete project design and installation, or support with specific components, we’ll tailor our partnership to fit your needs.

Design Your Playground

About Us

At Bienenstock Natural Playgrounds, we're more than just a playground design company. We're a passionate crew united by a joint mission: to reconnect children with the magic of nature through immersive play.

Our award-winning team blends the expertise of designers, educators, and landscape architects to craft unique play spaces that spark curiosity and nurture a love for the environment. We don't settle for the ordinary. We believe in pushing boundaries and championing the global movement towards natural play.

It's not just about fun (although there's plenty of that!). It's about fostering a generation of well-rounded children who show empathy, are creative, confident, with reduced stress & anxiety levels and ready to become the environmental stewards of tomorrow. 

Happy Customers

FAQs

Let's create a playground that sparks curiosity, ignites imagination, improves learning outcomes, makes your children healthier, and fosters a love for the environment

Design Your Playground

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What makes Bienenstock playgrounds different from traditional playground manufacturers? Toggle

Bienenstock Natural Playgrounds is a leader in the development of outdoor natural playgrounds and nature playscapes. Our natural playground design company includes award-winning designers, architects, planners, and educators. Their belief unites them in the need to craft natural playscapes that support children’s development through immersive experiences with nature. We are experts in the pedagogy of nature play; the sensory engagement only nature can offer, while producing the finest handcrafted natural wooden outdoor play equipment and outdoor classrooms in the world. We also offer hands-on training for your teachers, families and community members to make the best out of the new natural playground.

Can Bienenstock Playgrounds design a playground for small spaces? Toggle

Absolutely. We can customize designs to fit various spaces and budgets, whether you have a small backyard, a narrow schoolyard, or an irregularly shaped community park.

Do you offer inclusive playground designs? Toggle

Yes, we believe every child deserves to play. Our inclusive designs ensure that children of all abilities can play together, with features that accommodate physical, cognitive, and sensory needs.

What kinds of materials do you use for building outdoor nature playgrounds? Toggle

We use premium, locally sourced materials to build our wooden outdoor play equipment that we acquire from our friends at Nature’s Instruments. Each of our outdoor playground designs focuses on achieving the goals set out by the client and ensuring the longevity of the final natural playscape and any environmental needs such as drainage, noise reduction, traffic-calming, etc. We work with local companies to provide trees and other natural elements that reflect the local landscape and flora.

What is the typical cost of a Bienenstock playground? Toggle

Due to the custom nature of our designs, costs can vary. However, we will provide you with a transparent cost estimate after our initial consultation. Funding options are always available if you need a little help to get your ideal natural playground off the ground.

What is the installation process for a Bienenstock Playground? Toggle

Once the design is finalized, our skilled installation team will handle the construction and installation of your playground, ensuring it meets our high standards for safety and quality. We are experts at navigating the varied regulations and safety standards across different regions.

Are Bienenstock Playgrounds compliant with playground and accessibility standards? Toggle

Our team is composed of some of the most knowledgeable professionals when it comes to compliance with the latest playground and accessibility standards. Throughout the design process, we ensure each project exceeds these standards.

“The Bienenstock team assisted our small school with dedicated attention—helping us through every step, from quotes to ordering and delivery. They answered every question, went above and beyond to ensure we got the best products suited to our needs, and made extra efforts to deliver them. Every phone call, email and encounter was met with a smile, warmth and a feeling that your concerns were genuinely being addressed. A fantastic team - thank you, Michelle, Natasha, Andrea, Delroy and Josh!”

- Heather A.

“This company is the real deal! Connecting kids to nature through natural playgrounds is an amazing purpose for a company, and I can say with absolute confidence that my kids love their playgrounds. Okay, I admit, I love them too :) Thank you for manufacturing such an awesome experience for youth!!”

- Rob M.

“Look at a steel or plastic playground.  You'll notice everything evenly spaced with no real challenge.  Bienenstock playgrounds offer more.  More thought from the student, more strategic planning, and more engagement with the challenge of risky play.”

- Andrew James H. 

“We are thrilled to invite our students into this new outdoor space. Implementing outdoor education and exploration into our curriculum will surely excite our students love of learning.”

- Heidi H. 

“The team at Bienenstock Natural Playgrounds was great to work with. They were experts with the products, ordering, shipping, and helping with our grant funds. They were responsive and friendly.” -

- Cathay M.

“Brilliant designers who truly understand play and playgrounds.”

- Sharon R.

Our Happy Clients

Play Naturally: Inspire Adventure, Foster Growth.

At Bienenstock Natural Playgrounds, we're more than just a playground design company. We're a passionate crew united by a joint mission: to reconnect children with the magic of nature through immersive play.

Our award-winning team blends the expertise of designers, educators, and landscape architects to craft unique play spaces that spark curiosity and nurture a love for the environment. We don't settle for the ordinary. We believe in pushing boundaries and championing the global movement towards natural play.

It's not just about fun (although there's plenty of that!). It's about fostering a generation of well-rounded children who show empathy, are creative, confident, with reduced stress & anxiety levels and ready to become the environmental stewards of tomorrow. 

Let's create a playground that sparks curiosity, ignites imagination, improves learning outcomes, makes your children healthier, and fosters a love for the environment

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