NDS: National Demonstration Sites
We believe high-quality recreation environments play a critical role in promoting community health. Research indicates that when stakeholders are engaged in the planning process, evidence-based design principles are implemented with the built environment, and supplemental programming is offered to further enhance user experiences, then positive outcomes occur. When you design a playground around these best practices, your project is eligible for recognition by PlayCore as a National Demonstration Site.
National Demonstration Sites (NDS) exemplify evidence-based best practices in design and implementation, support health-related initiatives, and provide meaningful ways for community stakeholders to gather data about the sites’ impact on the community. There are five NDS programs that help communities turn research into practice in local park destinations. Choose to utilize one or a combination of NDS designations to thoughtfully support playful pathways, nature play, adult fitness, youth physical activity, and inclusion in outdoor play and recreation settings.
To learn more about National Demonstration Sites and how your community can participate in a nationwide effort to collect and report outcomes-based data that make a lasting impact for generations to come, visit playcore.com/nds.
What does this mean?
Our expert project designers utilized best practices developed alongside third-party researchers to provide a design that will make a meaningful impact on your community.
Receive recognition.
You will be recognized nationally to celebrate your leadership and commitment to play and recreation.
Demonstrate impact.
You will be provided with site-specific reports both before and after project completion that capture the impacts and outcomes of your project through one-of-a-kind data collection services including usage statistics, health savings benefits, economic impact, and more!
Repeat.
With the success of this project and the data to clearly demonstrate the impact it has had on your community, it’s time put this valuable resource to work to support funding for your next project!
