Teens on the Playground: Youth Shelters by Superblue

Superblue (they of the Giant Knitting Nancy) have installed an interesting series of youth hang-out spaces in parks in Hertsmere.

As previously mentioned on the blog, youth often want a place to simply talk while engaging in some sporadic play activity and showing off.  Not providing these spaces in playgrounds and parks can lead to teens taking over swings or climbing frames intended for much younger children.

These structures do a good job of providing a feeling of enclosure and shelter in a space that is actually quite open and visible.  And they all allow for a bit of show-off climbing!