Climbing frames, monkey bars, sand and water features have been replaced with sterile play areas in recent years amid overzealous health and safety fears.
Councils removed features such as paddling pools sand pits and fitted rubber mats in a bid to avoid costly litigation.
But experts believe that the opportunity to assess potential danger and react to risk in the playground helps children make decisions in later life.
Do you think playgrounds are too safe these days? Do you welcome a return to the good old days of scraped knees? Have your say in the discussion of the day...
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