Multi Use Games Areas (MUGAs) are often seen as a great way to help teenagers get ‘active’ - but 92% of users are male. Understanding why teenage girls don’t currently use MUGAs it’s important. Can MUGAs be made more inclusive? 🧵 🪡
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2. Some issues raised by girls:
⭐️Facilities often feel like "no-girls-allowed" zones.
⭐️High fencing can make girls feel trapped and discouraged.
⭐️The focus is often on competition rather than skill development, deterring many girls from participating.
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3. Therefore before those with power opt for MUGAs we’d ask them to consider if this is the best use of space and money to encourage ‘active’ teenagers. If a MUGA is to be built could it be designed to be more inclusive?
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4. Some potential solutions:
💡 Develop MUGAs that offer a range of activities for all sports and games.
💡 Remove high fences - use creative landscaping as natural barriers.
💡 Ensure spaces are integrated within parks, not isolated.
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6. Most importantly talk to girls about what they want to see in their parks and design to incorporate that.
There is no ‘one size fits all’ - but it’s great to see some new MUGA designs starting to emerge that think differently.
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⭐️Facilities often feel like "no-girls-allowed" zones.
⭐️High fencing can make girls feel trapped and discouraged.
⭐️The focus is often on competition rather than skill development, deterring many girls from participating.
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💡 Develop MUGAs that offer a range of activities for all sports and games.
💡 Remove high fences - use creative landscaping as natural barriers.
💡 Ensure spaces are integrated within parks, not isolated.
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💡 Prioritise inviting lighting to enhance safety and comfort.
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There is no ‘one size fits all’ - but it’s great to see some new MUGA designs starting to emerge that think differently.