C.J. Braden • 5 Minute Read
The Benefits Of Playing Lawn Games
One of the great outdoor activities is playing lawn games. Lawn games are any game that can be played outside, especially on a lawn or in an open area. Lawn games are usually played for recreation or entertainment purposes. Lawn games are great for humans of all ages and are also perfect for our animal family members too!
Read on to learn about some fun lawn games and their benefits.
A variety of different types of games, each with its own set rules and objectives, can be played on a grassy surface by people without much exertion required to play them. Many lawn games particularly use the grass as part of the game's mechanics.
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Games such as croquet have comparatively simple rule sets but involve strategic positioning elements which can complicate gameplay significantly if one is not familiar with all facets involved in it. Others may involve only minimal physical skill but demand tremendous focus from participants to their intricacies, e.g. chess.
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Fun in social settings
Playing lawn games can have a number of benefits for various individuals, such as: fostering relationships with family and friends by creating lasting memories in the outdoors, or simply having fun in social settings such as picnics or barbecues.
The opportunity to play lawn games is also typically more available during the warmer months, when many people will head outside to enjoy nature and host outdoor gatherings.
Corn hole is a fun social lawn game
Some people even go so far as to personalize their gear like getting a Custom Cornhole Set. For these reasons, it is often considered that playing lawn games should be strongly encouraged.
Benefits of playing lawn games
Try playing croquet as a fun lawn game
Physical fitness: Lawn games are a great form of exercise, as they involve walking from one point to another with equipment and require some physical exertion. A game such as croquet may not seem like it demands much energy expenditure but typically involves running around or even jumping after the ball.
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Cardiovascular health: The best workouts include activities that engage large muscle groups and elevate the heart rate. Lawn games meet this requirement, with many players exercising their legs by stepping around on uneven terrain. This way, these types of outdoor activities can minimize the risk of injuries compared to normal sports which cause more strain on joints than most people can handle without injury.
Horseshoes is an fun lawn game to try with friends
Mental health benefits: Playing a lawn game (like horseshoes) is a fun way to keep physically active and engage the mind at the same time. When players are working on specific strategies or trying to clear a difficult objective in their head, they get a mental workout that can have great benefits for their focus and concentration. It also reduces anxiety about work/life balance.
Volleyball Yard Game
Social interaction: Lawn games provide an opportunity for communities to interact with each other, share a few laughs and learn something new about each other. This is a very important benefit of lawn games because it encourages people to mingle with others who may hold similar views or ideas while also sharing some physical activities that build bonds between them. In this sense, playing lawn games creates lasting memories about one another which can make social gatherings more memorable.
Frisbee Golf Lawn Game
Let’s play outside
Since lawn games involve lighter physical activity, they do not make it difficult to manage one's schedule. This way, people can keep their responsibilities intact while still enjoying some outdoor activities for leisure purposes which are thought to have great benefits on the mind as well as the body.
C.J. Braden is a regular contributor and editor for Carolyn’s Blooming Creations. She has been featured in numerous media publications such as InStyle Magazine, on HGTV, on Bustle.com, and more. She is the author of the books Georgia McMasters in Amethyst Lake Cemetery, How To Be Yourself: 3 Little Ways to Get Back To You Being You, and the illustrator for the children’s book Bridging Connections. She is a former classroom teacher that now dedicates her life to educating others on how to live their most healthy, creative and happy life. Learn more about her visiting our About Us page.
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