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School's Out - Upgrade Your Playground

Posted by May Recreation Content Team on May 18, 2022

With school letting out for the summer, it's a great time to upgrade your school's playground to get it ready for next year's students. Playground equipment, no matter how durable, undergoes extreme wear and tear every school year. With a few months' break before the next school cycle begins, this is a good time to take a look at your playground for signs of wear.

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Topics: Custom Playground May Recreation Playground Design & Planning

Tips for Building a Playground for Toddlers

Posted by May Recreation Content Team on April 19, 2022

Playgrounds are wonderful places where kids can make friends, get some exercise and foster their development while having fun. Anyone who has been tasked with creating a toddler-friendly playground in a recreational park, school, church or other public space is likely to  need a few tips on what they need to consider when planning one. Our experts at May Recreation offer these tips for organizing and planning the perfect playground for toddlers.

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Topics: Playground Design & Planning Inclusivity

Defy gravity with new Miracle components!

Posted by May Recreation Content Team on March 15, 2022

 

 

Whether you’re looking for an overhead event, deck to deck units, or ground to deck climbers, you’ll find what you’re looking for with these bold play elements. Inspired by roller coasters, these modular climbers will bring a variety of play types, thrilling visual appeal, and unique climbing challenges to any play space.

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Topics: Miracle Recreation Playground Design & Planning

Three Reasons Your Planned Community Needs a Playground

Posted by May Recreation Content Team on March 9, 2022

Modern communities often talk about their “amenities.” From local eats and shopping to festivals and events, the desire to create a sense of fellowship and opportunities to bring residents together help areas of town stand apart from one another.

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Topics: Community Parks Playground Design & Planning

Getting Your Playground Ready for Springtime!

Posted by May Recreation Content Team on February 9, 2022

Springtime means more outdoor time -- and not a moment too soon! While playgrounds are known for being spaces for kids, they are just as valuable for the adults in their lives, too. Playgrounds invite parents to get active with their kids, bring them outside to enjoy the fresh air and sunlight, and bond with their children while having fun. 

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Topics: Playground Design & Planning Childhood Unplugged

Tips for Inclusive Playgrounds

Posted by May Recreation Content Team on January 17, 2022

Playgrounds are intended to serve all children, regardless of their physical or intellectual abilities. Unfortunately, not all playgrounds meet this objective. With proper planning and execution, however, you can create a space that meets the needs of everyone. 

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Topics: Playground Design & Planning Inclusivity

Age Inclusive Playgrounds

Posted by May Recreation Content Team on December 29, 2021

Why should families have to do research before going to a playground, just to make sure that all of their kids will enjoy the experience, no matter their age?

What’s called for are age inclusive playgrounds. That way, no one feels left out, and there will be more fun to be had by all. After all, the more people you include at a playground, the more opportunities for kids to meet and expand their world through contact with people from different walks of life.

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Topics: Community Parks Playground Design & Planning

Common Playground Terms

Posted by May Recreation Content Team on December 14, 2021

You and your colleagues are planning to build a new playground, but it’s been a long time since you’ve played at one yourself. Chances are that you may have forgotten some terms for equipment and situations at playgrounds. Or, you may have lost track of what kinds of equipment is typically installed at playgrounds, and you want to make sure that you have a good list from which to choose.

No worries! At May Recreation, we specialize in playgrounds and would like to present these common playground terms to you today to help you in your preparation.

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Topics: Custom Playground Playground Design & Planning

Why You Need A Church Playground

Posted by May Recreation Content Team on October 8, 2021

Many faith-based organizations and worship centers are now making a substantial contribution to children’s lives and to their general development. It is pretty typical for these facilities to have childcare centers, pre-schools, and even kindergartens. Having a playground that is safe and fun just makes sense in today’s modern church. 

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Topics: Community Parks Playground Design & Planning

How to Turn Your Existing Playground Inclusive on a Budget

Posted by May Recreation Content Team on September 24, 2021

Community and commercial playgrounds are designed and built to last for years and years of enjoyment, but all playgrounds must be assessed annually for equipment that needs to be upgraded or replaced.

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Topics: Playground Design & Planning Inclusivity Accessibility

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