When it comes to designing your outdoor playground, a lack of physical space may seem like a stumbling block, but creative design and thoughtful utilization of available area can result in a successful project that benefits your community.
Imagine a playground where every child, regardless of ability, can laugh, play, and grow together. Now imagine being left out of that invaluable experience.
“Do you remember spending afternoons swinging high into the sky, dreaming of life’s possibilities? Or speeding down the slide to catch up with a friend? Many of us look back fondly to the days when life revolved around the playground. It’s heartbreaking to think some kids have not had the opportunity to play on a swing, slide or climb at the park with friends,” says Miracle Recreation.
Topics: Playground Design & Planning Inclusivity Accessibility
Playgrounds are more than just a place for children to run around and have fun—they are vital environments for learning and development. At May Recreation, we understand the importance of playgrounds in helping children build essential skills that will serve them throughout their lives.
Here’s a look at how playground equipment contributes to the development of physical, cognitive, social, and emotional skills in children.
Topics: Pediatric Health & Wellness outdoor learning Child Development
Today’s school-age children, the first generation born in the 21st century and the most tech-savvy group ever, are exposed to more screen time daily than outdoor time.
Topics: Recess Mental Health Child Development
Miracle® Recreation, a pioneer in manufacturing thrilling playgrounds for nearly a century, and Best Buddies International, a nonprofit dedicated to creating opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development, inclusive living, and family support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), today announced an ambitious program to develop Best Buddies inclusive commercial playgrounds and Buddy Benches.
Playgrounds serve as essential community spaces that promote physical activity, social engagement, and creative play for children of all ages. However, bringing a playground project to fruition requires careful planning and sufficient financial resources.
All months have their charm but at May Recreation we are naturally partial towards our namesake … the merry, merry month of May!
May is not only a chance to enjoy those blooming Texas wildflowers after April showers, and a springboard into summer months of fun, but May is also National Physical Fitness and Sports Month.
Topics: Play & Fitness Child Development
In recent years, there has been a growing trend toward incorporating natural elements into playground design.
While brightly colored play structures still have their place, there has been a movement to embrace the magic of nature, transforming playtime into an immersive experience that nourishes both body and mind.
Topics: Custom Playground Outdoor Classroom Child Development
In the hustle and bustle of modern life, stress has become an all too familiar companion for many of us. As the demands of work, family, and daily responsibilities pile up, it's easy to feel overwhelmed and disconnected from the world around us. But what if there was a simple, enjoyable way to relieve stress and rekindle our connection with nature? Enter playground therapy.
Topics: Mental Health Child Development
Choosing the right playground equipment is crucial to ensure that children can engage safely and effectively according to their age and developmental stage.
Playgrounds can only be safe spaces where children can grow physically, socially, and cognitively if they have access to age-appropriate equipment.
Topics: Miracle Recreation Playground Design & Planning Child Development
