1. outdoor or indoor environments designed and equipped to encourage children's play, exploration, and physical activity; play areas that combine natural and built elements.
Usage: plural form; often used in educational and urban planning contexts; may refer to traditional playgrounds or more innovative, nature-based play environments

Examples

• The school invested in new playscapes that include climbing structures, sand pits, and garden areas.
• Modern playscapes often blend natural elements like trees and water features with traditional playground equipment.
• Designers created inclusive playscapes accessible to children of all abilities.
• The city's parks department developed several playscapes in underserved neighborhoods.
• Research shows that well-designed playscapes encourage more active and imaginative play in children.