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Why Letting Your Kids Play Outside in Winter is the Right Move

Baby, it’s cold outside! The winter holidays conjure up warm images of stockings hung by the chimney with care and families gathered with cups of hot cocoa around a crackling fire.

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Kids playing soccer outside

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Enriching Community Life Through Sports: The Power of Equipment

The power of sports equipment and its benefit to children’s health and wellbeing is best examined with a real world example, such as the intermediate school playground that received a makeover a decade ago.<...

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Playground Installation in Housing Developments: Building Community and Value

Installing a playground in a housing development, residential community, or subdivision offers numerous benefits for both residents and developers.

A well-designed playground not only enhances the ove...

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Maximizing Small Spaces: Tips for Planning an Outdoor Playground Anywhere

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 proje...

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Inclusive Playground

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Inclusive Playgrounds: The Ultimate Guide to Creating Play Spaces for All

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 swingi...

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Kids playing at recess

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Optimizing Recess: The Right Amount of Playtime for Every Age Group

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.

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Fundraising for a playground

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How to Budget for Your Playground and Make the Most of Fundraising

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 care...

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Get Moving Today! Celebrate National Physical Fitness and Sports Month

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 afte...

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