Home Outdoor Fun 8 Natural Playgrounds to Run Wild At by rtkellyharamisJuly 5, 2015 Search more like this hands onhow tonatural materialsconservatoryxylophonelabyrinthmudoasisalbumold fashionedearthplaygroundnatureplay Advertisement Trending Now Halloween McDonald’s Halloween Happy Meal Buckets May Be Making a Comeback Celeb & Entertainment ‘Dead to Me’ Season 3 Finally Has a Release Date Viral & Trending Elementary School PTA Cracks Up Parents with Hilarious Car Line Signs Celeb & Entertainment Kristen Bell Apologizes to Parents Everywhere for ‘Frozen’ Celeb & Entertainment Comedian Absolutely Nails the 5 Types of Parents at Drop Off Advertisement Bye-bye, plastic playgrounds. We’ve found a slew of natural oases to cut loose in. Made from wood, stones and good old-fashioned dirt, they’re Earth’s way of saying “Have a blast!” Click through our album to discover eight playgrounds made from natural materials. Who needs bells and whistles when you have fun like this? Garfield Park Conservatory’s Play & Grow GardenLet’s face it: Toddlerhood is no cakewalk. There are play dates, tantrums, intense coloring sessions. Show your over-hyped youngster how to get in touch with nature at this oasis of chill. After wandering around the labyrinth, kids can unleash their musical side by playing the wooden xylophone, or deploy their inner daredevil by tightrope walking on a fallen log. From pebbles to mud pies, this natural haven offers a great hands-on experience for even the most 9-to-5 of preschoolers. 300 N. Central Park Ave. Garfield Park 312-746-5100 Online: garfield-conservatory.org Do you know a natural playground that didn’t make our list? Let us know in the Comments below!— Kelly Haramis Share This ArticleClick to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to share on Copy (Opens in new window) Search more like this hands onhow tonatural materialsconservatoryxylophonelabyrinthmudoasisalbumold fashionedearthplaygroundnatureplay Welcome to our Tinybeans family! Be sure to check your email for new activities, recipes and parenting hacks – and to see if you’ve won! Do you have a dog or cat? Select YES below and click submit to start receiving FREE pet ideas and inspiration, news about new pet products, exclusive offers and limited-time promotions. Yes, I have a pet! Submit FALL FOR TINYBEANS! Enter to Win a $250 Gift Card! Enter your email and zip code below for a chance to win a Mastercard Gift Card. We’ll pick one winner per month through October 31, 2022 – 7 lucky winners in all! email zip_code campaign_name Enter Now! I agree to the official rules and to receive email communications from Tinybeans. By providing my email address, I agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience possible. Accepting the use of cookies enables important site functionality including personalization and analytics. Accept Decline Create an account to save this content on Tinybeans Choose how you would like to sign up. Continue with Apple Continue with Facebook Continue with Google or Continue with Email By signing up, you agree to Tinybeans Terms of Service and acknowledge you have read and agreed to our Privacy Policy. Sign in to your Tinybeans account Don’t have any account? Create an account here. Forgot your password? Reset it here. Sign In or Continue with Apple Continue with Facebook Continue with Google Personalized recommendations Tinybeans uses personal information to share useful recommendations and ideas for your family. This may include your previous activity, family profile and your hometown. Tinybeans keeps your data safe and does not sell personal information to any third party. Learn more about your privacy and location choices. Close