We Speak Playground

Kids of all ages enjoy having a place to play and commune with others, and playgrounds should be designed to meet those needs safely. Long gone are the days of rusty swings, unforgiving ground surfaces and hard equipment that youngsters can get hurt on easily. Today, a modern playground will feature equipment with safety surfacing materials, ample shade and appropriate ground cover that helps prevent injuries. Here are some safety aspects that should be considered when developing, constructing or renovating a playground.

Summer is here and the heat is unrelenting. It's important for kids to spend time outdoors playing, but it's also challenging when the heat index is so high. 

According to the National Program for Playground Safety (NPPS), more than 200,000 children are admitted to various emergency departments across the United States annually as a result of injuries sustained at playgrounds. At least 15 percent of the reported cases are classified as severe. Although these structures are meant to offer the children a carefree break in their daily education routine, they have turned out to be dangerous to the kids.