Blog - Percussion Play

Welcome to our blog, where we celebrate the joy of music in the great outdoors! Here, you will find exciting updates about our company, inspiring stories, and the latest trends in outdoor music projects and designs from around the globe.

We’re passionate about the instruments we offer and will share insights into their creation and the inspiration behind them. Our mission is to help you discover innovative ways to bring music to your outdoor spaces.

Join us on this journey as we explore the fusion of music and the great outdoors. Thank you for being a part of our community – we’re excited to share this adventure with you!

Creating a Wellness Grove - Outdoor Music for Community Wellbeing Across the country, Parks and Recreation departments are exploring new ways to strengthen community health, support mental well-being, and encourage regular outdoor activity. As the National...

- 07/04/26

Parks & Recreation Insights Landscape Architects Health & Wellness

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Introducing Our 2026 Inspired by Nature Outdoor Music Collection At Percussion Play, we’ve long believed that outdoor music should feel joyful, accessible, and alive with possibility. Our Inspired by Nature Collection was created to bring this philosophy to life...

- 22/01/26

Parks & Recreation News Education Libraries Inclusive Communities Camps Early Years

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The Future of Playgrounds: What Research Tells Us About Designing for All Ages Play is one of the best investments we can make in public health. It gets people moving, connecting, and spending more time outdoors. But as research shows, play isn’t just for children. Teens, adults,...

- 14/01/26

Parks & Recreation Expert Insights Podcast Landscape Architects Health & Wellness

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Built for All Seasons: Outdoor Musical Instruments Designed for Year-Round Play At Percussion Play, we believe music should be a year-round experience - not limited by the weather. That’s why our outdoor musical instruments are designed to perform in all seasons, from snowy...

- 14/10/25

Parks & Recreation Education Libraries Senior Living Insights Landscape Architects Early Years Health & Wellness

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Unplugged Fun for All: Outdoor Musical Instruments for Family Attractions & Inclusive Outdoor Destinations In a world full of screens and overstimulation, families are seeking unplugged fun - experiences that are hands-on, inclusive, and rooted in nature. Whether you're running a **public garden, zoo,...

- 02/07/25

Parks & Recreation

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Design a Music Trail: Outdoor Instruments for Parks & Public Spaces Imagine strolling through a park or along a woodland trail and hearing the gentle chime of Tubular...

- 26/06/25

Parks & Recreation Inclusive Communities

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The Sound of Inclusion - Music Transforming Outdoor Play For generations, playgrounds have been joyful spaces where children run, laugh, and grow. Outdoor play is essential to young children’s development - supporting motor skills, emotional regulation,...

- 28/04/25

Parks & Recreation Expert Insights Inclusive Communities

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How to Create an Interactive Musical Park in Your Community At Percussion Play, we are passionate about bringing music to outdoor spaces, and one of the best ways to do this is by creating an interactive musical park. These parks provide a dynamic, engaging environment...

- 15/04/25

Parks & Recreation Insights

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The Power of Intergenerational Outdoor Musical Play In a world often divided by age, technology, and routine, intergenerational outdoor musical play offers a rare and joyful opportunity to bring people together. At Percussion Play, we’ve seen how...

- 01/03/25

Parks & Recreation Senior Living Inclusive Communities

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Taster Session For Sheffield 'Musical Pocket Park' Our outreach team are in Sheffield today, giving local residents the chance to play a number of our outdoor musical instruments ahead of plans to create a ‘musical pocket park’ in the city. The...

- 15/05/19

Parks & Recreation News

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The Benefits of Community Music‑Making - White Paper Explore our white paper: Come One, Come All: The Benefits of Music-Making Within the Community This in‑depth resource examines how community...

- 12/04/18

Parks & Recreation Insights Health & Wellness

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New Music Garden Honours Famed Children's Trio Sharon, Lois and Bram Sharon Hampson and Bram Morrison — two-thirds of the famed children’s trio Sharon, Lois and Bram known for songs like 'Little Rabbit Foo Foo,' 'One Elephant Went Out to Play'...

- 25/05/16

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