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Adding Music to Your Playground

Hit all the right notes with musical elements

Destination Playgrounds: Designed for Fun for the Entire Family

Kids of all ages love to flock to destination playgrounds where their imagination can run wild from riding the bow of a pirate ship to storming the gates of a castle to cruising to the rescue on a big red fi...

Tips and Timelines for Planning Your Playground Upgrade or New Build

Upgrading your existing playground or building a new playground for your community from scratch are certainly not overnight projects, but significant undertakings that take time and careful planning.

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.

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.<...

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...

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...

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...

How Playground Equipment Helps Build Essential Skills in Children

Playgrounds are more than just a place for children to run around and have fun—they are vital environments for learning and development. At

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

Today’s school-age children, the first generation born in the 21^st century and the most tech-savvy group ever, are exposed to more screen time daily than outdoor time.