Teen girls are missing from our parks and playgrounds. Why?
Mar 10, 2026
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Skate parks, playgrounds and BMX tracks are everywhere — but teenage girls are barely using them. An Australian survey found they make up just 6 per cent of outdoor space users.
What would make our parks and playgrounds more inclusive of teenage girls? And could redesigning them benefit everyone?
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