Playground is built in what is believed to be a late 18th century aviary or pergola. Sensors embedded in the wooden floor and seating respond to motion and translate it into gentle tones. As people explore Playground their movement creates a unique soundscape where each note is determined by the visitors’ weight, gait and speed.

Playground is a site-specific work and was commissioned in 1999 as part of the Games in the Park project. The work was restored in 2007 with a generous donation from the Friends of Yorkshire Sculpture Park.