A Celebration of Play,
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This summer, we’re celebrating the love of play, and we need you to help show us how it’s done! Whether it’s a picnic in the park, a hike through the woods, a beach day with friends, or just a backyard game night, we’d love to see it. Let’s spotlight the moments of pure joy that bring us all together and make summer shine.
1. Snap a photo of yourself, your family, or your friends in action
2. Share it on your Instagram channel using #ShowUsHowYouPlay
3. Tag @HitchcockDesignGroup
As a thank you for joining in, we’ll randomly select one participant to win a $100 Visa gift card at the 2025 National Recreation and Parks Association conference on September 17. Just a little something to keep the good times rolling!
experts at play™
Hitchcock Design Group brings deep expertise in designing outdoor recreation spaces that celebrate each place’s unique character while ensuring accessibility for children of all ages and abilities. Explore our recent blog articles for a closer look at our thinking and approach.
The Role of Story in Placemaking
As landscape architects, we connect people to places through shared narratives, memories, and cultural identities
Making Play Accessible to All
Play Equity is a crucial concept that ensures all children have equal access to play spaces
The Nature of Creative Play
Children learn as they play, Most importantly, in play children learn how to learn
Note: To be eligible, posts must be public and shared by September 17, 2025. One winner will be selected at random and announced at the National Recreation and Parks Association annual conference. By tagging @HitchcockDesignGroup and using #ShowUsHowYouPlay, you grant us permission to share your photo on our social media channels.