A STUDY ON THE ACTUAL CONDITIONS OF ADVENTURE PLAYGROUNDS' ACTIVITIES AND THE ROLE OF PLAY-LEADERS : The results of a survey on the management groups of adventure playgrounds

Abstract

This study clarifies the actual conditions ofadventure playgrounds and thc role ofplay − leaders through a qu ¢ stionr 旧 ire ！ otle managem じnt groups of adventvre ptaygrounds． The resu 且 ts are as fbllows； 1) Most adventure playgrounds with professional pLay − leaders are permanent ． 2) Flat playgrounds． trees ． water and storages are important facters fer adventU ' re playgrounds ． 3)Wasted woods ， craft tools ， mud play tools ， water play tooIs and rope are provided wh 補e adventure playgrounds are open ¢ d． se children can experience multiple play ． 4) The popular play at adventure playgrounds uses wate ら rope ， wasted woods and fires ， 5)The management groups of adventure playgrounds highly evaluate originative play offered by play − leaders ， and many management groups need skilled play ・ leaders for their activities 、