A Neighbourhood Equipped Area for Play (NEAP) is the largest type of playground and caters to children up to 14 years old. NEAPs are designed for more adventurous play and often include equipment like zip lines, multi-use games areas (MUGAs), and sports facilities.

NEAP (Neighbourhood Equipped Area for Play) Combining NEAPs with LEAPs can often create a greater play provision. Additionally, the equipment in a NEAP play area primarily aims at older children; however, it should also include a space for younger users, as well as stimulating challenging play opportunities with a minimum of eight play experiences.

LAP’s (Local Area for Play), LEAP’s (Local Equipped Area for Play) and NEAP’s (Neighbourhood Equipped Area for Play) are acronyms used to define different levels of outdoor space. They were originally devised by the NPFA (National Playing Fields Association) as part of their ‘Six Acre Standard’, which sort to set out the

What is the difference between a LAP, LEAP, and NEAP, and what are the potential design solutions? LAP’s, LEAP’s and NEAP’s have an important role to play and provide planning authorities with a guide as to the level of recreational space that should be accommodated within new housing developments etc. Approximately 70% of planning ...

NEAP is an area of open space specifically designed, laid out and equipped mainly for older more independent children who go further from home, but potentially with play opportunities for younger children or siblings as well. Spaces should be reached safely by children and young people and be within 1000 metres walking distance from home.

NEAPs are to be designed and laid out specifically for older children and have a minimum activity area of 1000m², with 465m² of the area laid out for a kick-about area. Like the LEAP, the main change to the play criteria is that the area is to provide play experiences (rather than a set number of pieces of equipment).

A Neighbourhood Equipped Area for Play (NEAP) is a designated open space strategically positioned within a 15-minute walking distance along a frequently used pedestrian route. Primarily targeted at older children but inclusive of younger users, NEAPs provide stimulating play opportunities with a minimum of 8 diverse play experiences, including ...

NEAP (Neighbourhood Equipped Area of Play): This is an area of open space specifically designated, laid out and equipped mainl y for older children but potentially with...

Two Neighbourhood Equipped Areas for Play (NEAP’s) – also known as destination play sites are located at Flowerfield’s in Portstewart and Megaw Park providing a more extensive play experience for an age range up to 14 years. Equipped play areas include Local Equipped Areas for Play (LEAPs) and Neighbourhood Equipped Areas for Play (NEAPs).

A Neighbourhood Equipped Area of Play (NEAP) is specifically designated, laid out and equipped for play. It is aimed mainly at older children but can include play opportunities for younger children as well, or can be combined with a LEAP.