Table 6.1 Minimum Standards for Outdoor Children's Playing Space
| Facility |
Time |
Walking Distance |
Straight Line Distance |
Minimum Size |
Nearest House |
Characteristics |
| LAP (Local Area for Play) |
1 min |
100m |
60m |
Activity Zone: 100m2
|
5m from Activity Zone (forward most part of dwelling that faces the LAP) |
Small low-key games area (may include 'demonstrative' play features) |
| LEAP (Local Equipped Area for Play) |
5 min |
400m |
240m |
Activity Zone: 400m2
|
10m for Activity Zone (to property boundary) |
5 types of play equipment, small games area |
| NEAP (Neighbourhood Equipped Area for Play) |
15 min |
1000m |
600m |
Activity Zone: 1000m2
|
30m from Activity Zone (to property boundary) |
8 types of play equipment, opportunities for ball games or wheeled activities. |