Natural Playgrounds

Natural Playground built from 100% Canadian wood. Create nature-based play spaces that blend beautifully into the landscape while delivering big play value: climbing, balancing, imaginative zones, and inclusive layouts that welcome more kids. Every design is planned for safety, longevity, low-maintenance ownership,and CSA-compliant.

Parks • Schools • Communities • Across Canada

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Natural wood playground installed by Westplay

Ask us for more Natural Elements

Elements we combine to create rich play environments.

Adult fitness / Training Equipment

Natural timber arranged to challenge balance and agility. Parkour Outdoor fitness modules (their parcours/vitality-style equipment for teens/adults)

Play Boulders

GFRC PlayBoulders bring the look and feel of real stone into your play space—without the maintenance headaches. They create instant climbing, balancing, and imaginative play for a wide range of ages, and they blend naturally into parks, schools, and nature-play designs.

Natural Play Elements

Wooden structures, woodlands, critters and rock climbers — the natural play families we build.

Street Furniture

Wesplay Urban/park” furniture line—things like benches, tables, bins, bike racks, etc. (the park-amenities category

Outdoor Classrooms - Natural Setting

An Outdoor Classroom turns unused space into a hands-on learning hub—perfect for lessons, story time, small group work, and community programs. Westplay designs durable, park-ready setups with comfortable seating, shade options, and layouts that support accessibility and supervision. It’s a simple way to extend learning outside while creating a welcoming gathering space schools and parks can use year-round.

Consulting and Plan Design Services

We support your project committee from early planning through final concept. Our team guides you step by step: consultation and stakeholder input, defining zones and uses, equipment selection, concept plan design, budget estimates, and a clear timeline. Planning a fundraising campaign? We can help you win support with compelling 3D visuals and a sponsor recognition plan that makes your project easy to say “yes” to. Competitive rates, and everything under one roof.

Ideal Applications

Municipal parks & community playgrounds · School district playgrounds · Daycares & early learning centres · Housing developments · Nature parks & trails

Inspiration for Your Projects

Engineered for safety. Designed for play.

Natural Playgrounds

Wooden Shelter and picnic table

Natural Playgrounds

Key Benefits

Nature-Based Play

Encourages climbing, balancing, & jumping · Supports unstructured, open-ended play · Helps children connect with nature

Safety & Durability

Layouts planned with CSA-compliant zones · Durable materials for public environments · Integration with grades & drainage

Flexible Design

Scalable concepts for any size park · Incorporates existing trees & slopes · Works alongside traditional equipment

Community Goals

Ideal for parks, schools & early learning · Integrates outdoor classrooms & gathering · Aligns with environmental education

How the Process Works

From concept to completion.

Site Review

We review your site, goals, and constraints—either on-site or using plans.

Concept Recs

We propose a natural playground concept with recommended elements.

Budget & Phasing

We provide budget guidance and phased options to build over time.

Design & Supply

We refine the layout and supply the selected natural play elements.

Installation

We work with your crews or coordinate installation and review the space.

The Challenge

Standard post-and-platform playgrounds can feel repetitive—over-structured, visually “plastic,” and disconnected from the beautiful Western Canadanian natural landscape"; many parks sit in beautiful natural settings, yet the play space can look and feel out of place. Communities are also asking for more than one type of play: spaces that encourage imagination, movement, social play, and calmer sensory moments—without turning the park into something that feels manufactured.

Our Solution

Natural playgrounds bring play back to what kids instinctively love: texture, balance, climbing, exploration, and open-ended imagination. Westplay designs nature-based play spaces using 100% British Columbia wood that blend into green spaces while delivering real play value for a wider range of ages and abilities. The result is a warm, organic-looking playground that feels like it belongs in the park—planned for safety, durability, and long-term ownership, with a clear process from design to installation.

Why Work with Westplay Canada?

BC-Based, Family-Owned

Company focused on playgrounds and recreation spaces.

Public Sector Experience

Experience working with municipalities, schools, and public agencies.

CSA Standards

Strong understanding of CSA safety standards and inclusive design.

End-to-End Support

Support from early concept through supply and installation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are natural playgrounds as safe as traditional playgrounds?

When designed and installed correctly, natural playgrounds can meet the same CSA safety standards as traditional play structures. We plan layouts, fall zones, and surfacing with safety in mind.

What materials are typically used?

Natural playgrounds often use a mix of logs, boulders, plantings, earth forms, and select manufactured elements. We focus on durable materials suited for public use and local conditions.

How much maintenance do natural playgrounds require?

Maintenance needs depend on the specific design and materials. We can discuss expected maintenance and provide guidance on inspections, surfacing, and plant care.

Can natural playgrounds be combined with existing equipment?

Yes. Many projects blend natural play elements with traditional equipment, swings, or climbers. We can help you integrate natural play into an existing playground or a new build.

Do you work with landscape architects and designers?

Yes. We frequently collaborate with landscape architects, planners, and designers to supply natural play elements and support their design vision.

What information do you need to get started?

Site location, approximate area, any available plans or photos, and your goals (age groups, budget range, timeline). If you have a concept plan, we can review that as well.