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May Recreation Equipment & Design is a top supplier of playground equipment, shelters, playground safety surfacing, splash pads, site amenities, and related products in East Texas. With our extensive experience in public and private projects, we know how to bring your project in on time, on budget, and beyond your expectations.
There’s nothing quite like the joy of watching a child’s face when they are introduced to their first big Crayola box full of vibrant and fascinating colors.
Vivid Tangerine! Mango Tango! Caribbean Green! Robin’s Egg Blue! Pink Flamingo! Timberwolf! So many colors to allow a child’s imagination to run wild.
The same concept applies to playgrounds where colors can enhance the experience.
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Miracle Recreation
Playground Design & Planning
Child Development
In today's digital age, finding the right balance between screen time and outdoor play is a challenge many parents face. While technology offers endless entertainment and educational opportunities, the benefits of spending time outdoors on a playground are equally important for a child's physical, mental, and emotional development.
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Topics:
Childhood Unplugged
Mental Health
Outdoor Classroom
Child Development
In the ever-evolving landscape of education, the importance of outdoor play in enriching learning experiences has become increasingly evident. As educators seek innovative ways to engage students and promote holistic development, incorporating outdoor play into lesson plans has emerged as a powerful strategy.
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Topics:
Outdoor Classroom
outdoor learning
Child Development
Playtime is a crucial aspect of a toddler's development, shaping their physical, cognitive, and social skills. Designing a playground tailored to the needs of these little explorers requires careful consideration and a commitment to safety and engagement.
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Playground Design & Planning
Child Development
Playgrounds are not merely a collection of colorful structures; they are dynamic environments that can significantly impact a child's physical, cognitive, and emotional development. While play structures are essential, the surrounding landscaping plays a crucial role in enhancing the overall playground experience.
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Playground Design & Planning
Artificial Turf
Remember the wooden jungle gyms and rickety metal swings of your childhood playground?
They were fun, sure, but today's play spaces are bursting with innovation, inclusivity, and a whole lot of imagination.
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Topics:
Theme Playgrounds
Inclusivity
Accessibility
Sensory Play
The holidays are a magical time for kids from family get-togethers and festive meals to the joys of opening presents.
It’s a time of year for hot cocoa, throwing an extra comforter on the bed, and snuggling up by a warm fire, but when it’s cold outside, it can be hard to keep kids physically active.
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Play & Fitness
Childhood Unplugged
Playgrounds offer children the perfect space to run, jump, and play freely with joy and exuberance, but the equipment, surfaces, and surrounding area can also pose injury risks which is why playground safety is an important issue.
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Topics:
Safety
Pediatric Health & Wellness
Maintenance
Playgrounds are essential for children's physical and social development as well as providing a hub of joy and activity for the community.
This safe and fun environment is constantly exposed to the elements – from scorching heat to pounding rain to driving snow -- weathering can take a toll on the lifespan and safety of playground equipment.
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Topics:
Shade
Safety
Maintenance
Outdoor play is not just “fun and games” but an essential part of a child’s development.
“No matter what the weather brings, playing outside is good for kids,” says HealthyChildren.org. “There is scientific evidence that playing outside improves health, and children of all ages love it.”
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Topics:
Outdoor Classroom
outdoor learning
Child Development