It has been launched by the House of Commons levelling up, housing and communities committee and will investigate how children and young people use outside public spaces.
A focus of the inquiry will be on ensuring children “have the freedom and ability to move around their neighbourhoods and have the opportunity for unsupervised play”.
Charities, children’s rights groups, health professionals, local authorities and urban planners are being urged to give evidence by 2 January next year.
Evidence sessions are expected to start in the spring.
MPs are looking for examples of local policy and practice in cities, towns and rural areas to improve the local environment for children and young people and help them “enjoy active outdoor lifestyles and engage with others”, said committee chair and Labour MP for Sheffield South East Clive Betts.
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