Abstract
Hyogo Prefectural Urban Parks face the challenge of creating accessible and inclusive playgrounds that children with diverse characteristics—such as children with disabilities and foreign-born children—can enjoy. In response to such challenges, we considered whether adventure playgrounds might be an effective solution. And this time, at Akashi Park, we conducted a questionnaire survey to identify the types of play and play areas preferred by children with ASD. At Ako Seaside Park, we had welfare specialists observe the actual adventure playground to verify whether it was suitable as an inclusive play area. As a result, areas where children with ASD prefer to play were identified as places to interact with water, grassy open spaces, and undula ting terrain. Furthermore, experts pointed out that adventure playgrounds, being handmade play areas, can adapt their environments to suit children's characteristics, interests, and physical development, making them effective as inclusive play spaces.
