Table 2. Study research for deduction standard types of the forest play activity and space

Classification Forest play activity types Forest play space types
Guideline KOSERT* (2014) Eco-experience & study, 5 Sensory P**, Static P (Making, etc.), Physical P, Adventure P, Meeting & Resting activity. Nature S***(eco-biotop etc.), Play S (Natural looseparts S etc.), Adventure S (Mounding, Tunnel, etc.), Open S (Rest S, communication S, etc.)
Korea Forest Service (2008, 2014) Sensory E****(barefoot program, etc.), Physical E (rope P, etc.), Creativity E (Making with natural looseparts, etc.), Natural knowledge E (Kitchen garden, etc.), Ecological E (Observation aquatic life, etc.) Water play S, Soil play S, Rope play S, Creative play S (Natural looseparts S, Communication S, Balance facility, Indian house, etc.), Barefoot experience S
Moore, R. (2017) Pathways, Plants, Natural surfacing, Natural loose parts, Natural construction, Natural play structures, Multipurpose lawns, Meadows, Woodland, Landform, Animals, Aquatics, Sand, Soil, Dirt, Gathering, Program Base & Storage, Signage, Boundaries
Davis et al. (2009) Climbing, Sliding, Swinging, Balancing, Digging, Running, Hiding, Walking, Pushing, Pulling, Jumping, Cooking, Singing, Seeking, Knowing, Playing, Throwing, Building, Making, Touching, Tasting, Seeing, Swimming, etc. Water S, Sand S, Plants and vegetation S, Trees and climbing S, Grass S, Tree trunks, logs, boulders and hard landscaping S, Impact absorbing surfacing S, Loose-fill surfacing S, Landform S (existing modelling, mounds, hills), Mud and digging patches S
Linden and Barbarasch (2012) Physical P (Climbing, Swinging, Sliding, Balancing, chasing, Running, Hide and-seek, etc.), Exploratory P, Construction and destruction P, Creative P with loose materials, Social interaction P, Imagination and ‘playing pretend’, Quiet Contemplation and solitude P Exploratory topography S (Mounds, etc.), Small pieces S (Tree cookies, etc), Loose materials S (Leaves, etc.), Sensory Awareness S (Taste gardens, etc), Different Types of Vegetation (Wild areas, Native plants, etc.) Resting/quiet spots S, Places for first-hand interaction S (Frog ponds, ect.), Things to show change S (Rain collection ponds, etc.), Outdoor art S (Wall murals, etc.), Physical challenges S (Balance beams, ect.), Opportunities to learn and teach S (Amphitheaters, etc.)
Precedent research Kang et al. (2016, 2017) Cognitive P (Functional, Constructive, Symbolic, Game on role), Other P (Observation, Chat, Rough wrestling P, Non-P (Moving, ect.)), Social P (Solo, parallel, Group) Study room (cum shelter), Play facility S (Sand S, Facility playground, Deck S, Carpentry playground, Resting facility, Open S, Planting S), water S (eco-pond, valley etc.), Forest trail, Playground, Forest S
Choi and Byun (2006) Cognitive P (Functional, Constructive, Symbolic, Game on role), Other P (Observation, Chat, Rough wrestling P, Chasing game), Non-P (Non-participation, Onlooker behavior, Change, Aggressive behavior) Physical play A*****, Unstructured & Dramatic play A. (Symbolic & Construct play A. etc.), Rest A, Natural exploration A (Animals & Plants observation, etc.), Adventure play A
Park and Park (2008) Forest play activity types: Climbing, Creeping, Rope P, Hanging, Boarding, Swing, Tunnel P, Water P, Sliding, Seesaw P, Pulling, Sand P, Making, Building, Playing family, Hide and seek P, Kicking ball, Puzzle P, Throwing ball, Growing a garden & animal, Sitting, Drawing, Solving maze, Driving P
KOSERT*: Korea Society of Environmental Restoration Technology, ** P: Play, *** S: Space, **** E: Education, ***** A: Area