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Ask The Right Questions
An accessible playspace has never been easier to build. With options from several playground manufacturers, the sky is the limit.
Beyond Basic
Over the past decade, parks and recreation departments have been creating playgrounds that extend beyond basic Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. Playgrounds are expected to meet standards regarding ramps and surfacing, but now communities around the country have begun to build play environments that are truly inclusive for people of all ages and abilities.
Inclusivity
It goes without saying that professionals involved with parks and recreation—perhaps with the exception of Parks and Recreation’s Ron Swanson—want everyone to enjoy the activities and experiences offered in
LSI Partners With Inclusion Matters By Shane's Inspiration
Landscape Structures is proud to partner with Inclusion Matters by Shane’s Inspiration to create inclusive playgrounds and spread the message of inclusivity to thousands of children through their school
The Sensory Garden Playground
At the Sensory Garden Playground in Lisle, Ill., inclusive play matters. The combination of sensory-integrated play spaces and gardening areas in the 40-acre facility are being developed in phases; phase
Ample And Acessible
As the oldest park in the Elmhurst Park District's holdings, WilderPark was in need of a makeover. Located in the heart of Elmhurst, Ill., the park is bordered by the Elmhurst Public Library, Elmhurst
All Together Now
With more than 40 park units—some developed and others undeveloped—within the city of New Ulm, in Minnesota, it takes something special to be near the top of the list. One special
Powered By Nature
While many playgrounds are designed with good intentions, they often lack the environment to keep children and adults interested. In 2013, the city of Elk River, Minn., set out to change this.
A Playground To Smile About
All citizens want the community they live in to be responsive to their needs. In Belton, Mo., the quick and positive reaction of the Parks and Recreation department to the pleas of a family show the
Video -- A Park For All
The city of Round Rock, Texas, recently opened the Play For All Abilities Park.The 51,000-square-foot playground provides fun for kids of all ages and abilities: Round Rock Celebrates New Park:
A Playground For All
Indiana's first boundless playground opened in Fort Wayne recently, and everything from the play equipment to the ground itself has been designed to allow children both with disabilities and without
A Playground For All
Indiana's first boundless playground opened in Fort Wayne recently, and everything from the play equipment to the ground itself has been designed to allow children both with disabilities and without
Playground Contest
You could win $100,000 in inclusive playground equipment for your community in the Together We PlayЄ contest.Sponsored by Landscape Structures Inc. and ShaneХs Inspiration, the contest aims to inspire
Sensory Play
Jeff Burley, adaptive recreation manager for Salt Lake County Parks and Recreation, is charged with bringing sports and recreation opportunities to individuals with disabilities. So, in the fall of
Kids Are Common Denominator
Parks and playgrounds provide some of the greatest memories of youth. For children, playing in a park, on a playground or at home is more than just fun. It is a way of exploring the world around
Kids Are Common Denominator
Parks and playgrounds provide some of the greatest memories of youth. For children, playing in a park, on a playground or at home is more than just fun. It is a way of exploring the world around
Boundless Playgrounds
Sometimes heartache and inspiration walk hand in hand.Several months after the heartbreaking death of their nine-month-old son Jonathan, Amy and Peter Barzach, at the suggestion of a grief counselor,