Chapters include:
- The Nature of Play: Classical and Contemporary Theories of Play
- The Importance and Nurture of Play: Culture and Play; Imagination and Play; Language and Play; Sex Differences in Play; Play and Perceptual-Motor Development; Play and Play Objects; and Play and Playgrounds.
- The Playgrounds of America: Playground Hazards; The Traditional Playground; and Proceedings for the Development of Standards for Playground Equipment.
- Fundamentals of Playground Development and Supervision: Selecting and Preparing the Site; Selecting Permanent Equipment; Zoning the Playground; and Safety, Maintenance, and Supervision.
- Planning for Play: Involving Parents, Children, and Community Groups with Photo Essay: The Creation of Two Playgrounds.
- Creative, Community-Built Playgrounds: Playground Power; Building with Tires; Slides; Building with Cable Spools, Barrels, and Concrete Pipes; Building with Cross-ties and Utility Poles; Play Structures; Tools; and The Evolution of a Playground.
