This handbook provides a comprehensive guide to the theory and practice of the planning, design and operation of adventure playgrounds, laying out the style of provision and going on to the practical considerations of how that is accomplished, following the latest regulations and codes. The book is designed to be read cover to cover to familiarize the reader with the most recent developments. Topics can then be read or referred to on a stand alone basis as all the information on one subject has been collected together without the need for cross-referencing.