Continental School District encourages play with new Let Grow playground [Video]

GREEN VALLEY, Ariz. (KGUN) — A celebration of creativity and outdoor engagement took center stage at Continental School District 39 (CSD) as the ribbon was cut on its newest addition: the Let Grow Playground.

Designed to inspire play, problem-solving and social connection, the playground is part of CSD’s broader initiative to promote unstructured play as an essential component of child development.

According to the American Psychological Association, unstructured play has been shown to improve relationships, coping skills and creativity in children.

Despite expecting the project to take two years, Let Grow playground was completed in six months. This is thanks to a group of community partners, including Eagle Scout and former CSD student, Kayle Osterly.

CSD’s investment in outdoor activities aims to combat the growing dependence on digital devices among students while enhancing their emotional and social well-being.

A Playground with Purpose

The Let Grow Playground offers a variety of games, including cornhole, ladder ball, chess, ping pong and foosball. Unlike traditional playground equipment, these activities are specifically chosen to …