Older adults need to get outside and play just as much as kids, says a global position paper on active outdoor play released in Ottawa to kick off a summit on active outdoor play.

Outdoor play promotes confidence, facilitates ongoing learning, and fosters a sense of community and belonging, says the paper aimed at health-care professionals, urban planners, educators and caregivers.

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What’s the definition of active outdoor play ? Obviously, it needs to be outside and to involve physical activity. It must be fun and rewarding, but it doesn’t mean taking lessons or joining an organized group, said Dr. Louise de Lannoy, executive director of Outdoor Play Canada, a network of advocates, researchers, educators and non-profits. The three-day national summit attracted about

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