Snug Play is a radical new approach to play spaces that is changing the way children play and develop. Snug Play systems consist of a family of large-scale, manipulative loose-play elements that children can use separately or together in endless configurations. Children can create a dynamic and exciting play space where they can actively have fun, explore, and learn. Facilitators can use Snug Play as a creative learning resource to extend classroom learning. Requiring no installation, the Snug Play elements combine soft and rigid surfaces for a tactile play experience that is durable and weather-resistant.

Snug Play systems were originally developed in the United Kingdom by a brother and sister team of visual artists, Hattie and Tim Coppard. The idea for Snug Play emerged as a part of the The Experimental Playground Project which began in 2000. That work with early childhood, school, and community settings was funded by the National Endowment for Science, Technology, and the Arts (NESTA,) the Esmee Fairburn Foundation, and the Arts Council in the UK.

The design of Snug Play began in 2004 while observing child interaction with large-scale play pieces. Research was conducted for a total of 6 years, and in 2007, the first manufactured Snug Play system was put to use in the UK. 

PlayCore recognized the unique benefits of Snug Play in 2008 and approached the designers about an opportunity to bring Snug Play to the United States. The official launch of Snug Play in the USA was in 2010. It has been well received and adopted by parks, schools, and other community organizations.