Pathway to Play
Dublin Core
Title
Pathway to Play
Description
Welcome to the “Pathway to Play”! This crosswalk leads to fun in both directions. Let the adventure begin as your imagination takes over and you navigate the 3-dimensional path that leads between vibrant splashes of paint. Avoid the boundless depths below if you can. Go ahead and jump from one suspended step to another. Or keep your balance as you walk along the top edge of the receding colorful walls below. The journey can be as fun as the destination. Let’s play!
Humans are wired to be active and have a clear need for physical play. It is how we learn to use our bodies and it helps us learn about ourselves and the world around us. Playtime is so important! As we play, we develop life skills including confidence, self-esteem, resilience, interaction, independence, curiosity, and build friendships.
Through play, we get to use our imaginations and explore. When we play with others, we learn to share, work together, and even solve problems. Even when playing by ourselves, we are learning. Our imaginations allow us to think more clearly and observe the environment around us. All these skills that we develop through play help us learn in the classroom and in life! Play enhances curiosity, and a curious mind is a creative and open one.
As we grow, we continue to learn through play as we discover our own interests and passions. In fact, play is vital for human development throughout every stage of one’s lifetime. We are never too old to play.
The opportunities for play are endless, and these activities are more than a distraction. They are a way of bringing joy into your life and foster a better physical and mental version of you.
Always look for a pathway to play. Have fun!
Humans are wired to be active and have a clear need for physical play. It is how we learn to use our bodies and it helps us learn about ourselves and the world around us. Playtime is so important! As we play, we develop life skills including confidence, self-esteem, resilience, interaction, independence, curiosity, and build friendships.
Through play, we get to use our imaginations and explore. When we play with others, we learn to share, work together, and even solve problems. Even when playing by ourselves, we are learning. Our imaginations allow us to think more clearly and observe the environment around us. All these skills that we develop through play help us learn in the classroom and in life! Play enhances curiosity, and a curious mind is a creative and open one.
As we grow, we continue to learn through play as we discover our own interests and passions. In fact, play is vital for human development throughout every stage of one’s lifetime. We are never too old to play.
The opportunities for play are endless, and these activities are more than a distraction. They are a way of bringing joy into your life and foster a better physical and mental version of you.
Always look for a pathway to play. Have fun!
Creator
Michael and Judi Macaulay
Date
2022
Medium
Muralism; Traffic Paint
Location
65 Gordon Avenue
Budget
$16,500
Funding Source
General Fund
Website
https://michaelmacaulay.com/
Photo Credit
Michael Macaulay
Public Art Pathway
Civic Infrastructure
Geolocation
Citation
Michael and Judi Macaulay, “Pathway to Play,” ACT Public Art Database, accessed July 3, 2025, https://actpublicart.artculturetourism.com/items/show/12.