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Shade Structures

Posted by May Recreation Content Team on February 23, 2022

With the warm weather comes the desire to enjoy the outdoors. As much as the sunshine and warmth draw people to outdoor activities, though, it doesn't take long for things to get too hot. Thankfully, a shade structure provides a versatile and attractive way to protect both equipment -- and the people who want to enjoy it -- from the sun's rays. 

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Topics: Shade Product Features

Miracle Museum Can Turn Any Space into a Sensory Rich Play Area

Posted by May Recreation Content Team on February 10, 2021

Miracle Museum is the aptly named new-to-the-playground-industry children’s museum experience that can turn any space into a sensory rich play area. Children touch, listen, see, and play their way through the fantastical collection of products.

“When we were designing Miracle Museum, we were really focused on universal design … that means design for all, for all users,” said Craig Mellott, Innovation Manager, Miracle Recreation. “It’s approachable design, it’s fun design, it’s engaging design, it’s safe, it’s secure – it’s designed for all.”

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Topics: Product Features Inclusivity Accessibility

New Products from May Recreation!

Posted by May Recreation Content Team on October 28, 2020

We’re always looking for new and exciting ways to help you improve your playground project. That’s why we’re so excited to announce two new additions to the May Recreation lineup: Mini City and Miracle Museum.

Both of these product lines are designed to allow little ones to inspire, engage, and interact in a safe and meaningful way. They feature bright colors, durable construction and tons of interactive features to make your school, church, or neighborhood playground really stand out.

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Topics: Playground Projects Product Features

Hand Sanitizers for Playgrounds & Parks

Posted by May Recreation Content Team on July 28, 2020

With all our lives semi-permanently adjusted due to the current COVID-19 pandemic and its risk of infection, everyone needs to do their part to maintain personal health protection and social distancing. Per the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), hand sanitizer and hand-washing are key activities that should be performed frequently to cut down on the chance of contact transfer of the virus along with masks. In this regard, May Recreation makes available an entire line of playground-specific hand sanitizer stands that can accommodate playground equipment and locations, complementing the regular cleaning of playground equipment and making sanitizing resources readily available for children.

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Topics: Product Features Safety Pediatric Health & Wellness

CAD Design for Playground Projects

Posted by May Recreation Content Team on February 26, 2019

In the words of Charlie Chaplin, "A day without laughter is a day wasted." Fortunately for children and the adults who take care of them, laughter is one of the primary sounds heard on a well-designed playground. Thanks to the help of Computer-Aided Design (CAD), playgrounds can now be more readily designed to meet the specific needs of schools, parks and recreation areas. 

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Topics: Product Features Play & Fitness Inclusivity

Water Play Evolution Over the Years

Posted by May Recreation Content Team on June 21, 2018

Since time began, children have had a unique relationship with water. While adults view water as a source of life or as a source of food, kids see water as a way to have fun. Water play has evolved over the years, but it remains a wholesome, healthy activity for kids around the world.

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Topics: Product Features Play & Fitness

X-Gen in Action!

Posted by May Recreation Content Team on April 28, 2017

We've introduced Miracle's new, innovative play structure, Extreme Generation (or X-Gen), on the blog before, but wanted to share this short video so you can see it in action. 

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Topics: Miracle Recreation May Recreation Product Features

Incorporating Technology In Outdoor Play Can Enhance the Playground

Posted by May Recreation Content Team on April 12, 2017

Kids and technology. They go together like sticky fingers on a clean glass door. Most of us are aware of the dangers that too much screen time can have on a child’s developing mind. Kids need physical exercise and opportunities for creative, imaginative play. On the other hand, it’s the world we live in. These kids are going to grow up to change the world, using technology to make it happen. 

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Topics: Product Features Play & Fitness Playground Design & Planning

This is What's Next in Play! X-Gen!

Posted by May Recreation Content Team on March 31, 2017

It's not often there is a NEW product that is developed that completely changes the landscape of play in the playground industry...however, this is one of those times!

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Topics: Product Features

Springtime in Texas: Preparing Your Playground & Pool for Summer Fun!

Posted by May Recreation Content Team on March 24, 2017

For many, springtime in Texas conjures up images of bluebonnets, rodeos, festivals, picnics and BBQ! Children love to explore outside, and playgrounds provide the perfect opportunity for friends and families to enjoy the spring weather.

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Topics: Miracle Recreation Shade Playground Sale Product Features

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