The booklet considers ways of developing new playground areas that are accessible to all children and adapting existing areas to make them suitable for use by handicapped and nonhandicapped children alike. Criteria for selecting equipment includes the interests and needs of the users; the movement needs of children (including movement involving perceptual motor functioning, object manipulation, and fantasy play); changes in accessibility (ramps, railings, height variance, walkways, and specially designed equipment); and safety factors (specific considerations of such materials as metal, wood, rope, and paint). Playground layout is discussed. A final section considers guidelines for equipment use. (CL)