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Large playground shade canopy structure over a colorful map of the United States Is your playground shade structure padded? The end of summer means cooler temperatures, shorter days, and of course back to school! While back to school conjures up images of backpacks and school supplies to our kids, it means fun with friends on the school playground! Aug 30, 2023
Young boy watching TV Play vs. Television: Teaching Our Children to Play Again Studies have made the news again regarding television and our children. What are they saying? Too much television is not good for our kids. Aug 13, 2023
Gared sports bleachers Are Your Bleachers Safe? Bleachers are a popular seating choice for spectators, fans, and players to gather in large numbers and view local sporting events, ceremonies, and other community activities. Mar 15, 2023
Large outdoor playground set Understanding ADA Access On Your Playground….What is Required?? The ADA establishes standards by which public facilities, including public play spaces, must comply to ensure opportunities for people of all abilities. Mar 13, 2023
Hands holding coins Need Big Money for a Grant Project? If you needed grant money quickly look for foundation grants with short deadline dates, or look at your own community to find a business partner to fund your needs. Feb 23, 2023
Sad boy sitting on a park bench behind a chainlink fence Don’t let your kids become a Bully victim Children who are chronically bullied are often deeply unhappy in school, suffer from low self-esteem, and often find themselves socially rejected by their classmates as a result of the bullying. Jan 03, 2023
Young boy in wheelchair playing with The Great Race playground game panel Inclusive Playgrounds Inclusive playgrounds address the needs of all children, including those who have autism, intellectual disabilities, hearing impairments, cerebral palsy, spina bifida and other challenges. Nov 19, 2022
Obese boy sitting on the bench watching other boys climb ropes in gym class Childhood Obesity On the anniversary of her first year in Washington, First Lady Michelle Obama asked America’s mayors to join her in a campaign to help reduce the dramatic rate of childhood obesity in America. Nov 19, 2022
Young boy sitting in a playground structure smiling into the camera Welcoming Children with Autism on Your Playground When designing a playground to include children with autism, you must understand that there is a spectrum of severity and every child is different. Some children have a more moderate type of autism, while others will have more severe symptoms. Nov 19, 2022
Children playing on the grass The Value of Play Reasearch has shown that play – particularly unstructured, spontaneous games as opposed to scheduled activities like music lessons and football practice – is a powerful force in human development. Nov 10, 2022
Engineered wood fiber playground surfacing Outdoor Playground Safety Surfacing Safety surfacing is a cushion that can absorb some of the impact of falls. Nov 01, 2022
Sketch of a playground blueprint Planning a Playground We know that selecting and installing a playground can be a challenge. Most organizations start off with more questions than answers. Jun 11, 2022