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2022

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Opportunities For Wonder In A Public Park, Alexander Butler Jan 2022

Opportunities For Wonder In A Public Park, Alexander Butler

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Research suggests unstructured play is important to a child's mental and physical development, and the natural world provides excellent opportunities for formative experiences. Urban environments, however, present challenges to finding and enjoying wild spaces. The potential role of public parks, supported by a small survey of college students, is discussed.