Architecture and urban design for parkour

[maytsang]

Hi, I'm an architecture student working on a design project and was wondering whether there is a particular material or surface that is preferred for parkour.
I am designing a city to become a playground to encourage more physical activity within the city. Can you give any ideas what kind of components or architecture is preferred? Your help will be much appreciated!

[faceironfrank]

well most surfaces are ok. wood, metal concreate etc but try to avoid sharp surfaces. walls with small sharp stones are bad but as long as the walls are rough its ok. Also slippery walls are bad too for example very smooth cponcreate as it lacks grip.
just my opinion

hope it helps

[blackhorse]

maybe a material which is grippy when wet but isn't abrasive on your hands
btw i would love to live there. it would be like mirrors edge!
good luck