What are the benefits of providing children time to play outdoors? According to David Elkind, “Children’s outdoor play is not a luxury. It is critical in children’s ability to learn about the world, others and themselves in free, spontaneous outdoor play, children create learning experiences they could not have in any other way.” Susan Linn, Director of the Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood, explains that there are studies demonstrating that children play more creatively in green spaces.