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SENSES Park Provides Much-Needed Inclusive Playground For Children With Autism
In an effort to fulfill a great need within the community, Osceola County created SENSES Park in Kissimmee, Fla. Unlike most playgrounds, this park was designed to be a truly inclusive play space catered
R.J. Thomas Mfg. Company, Inc. Celebrates 60 Years in Business
R.J. Thomas Mfg. Company was officially incorporated on May 1 in 1959 by R.J. and Doris Thomas, the result of a lifelong vision held by R.J. As a child, he was fascinated by anything mechanical and dismantled
Destination Play
“This is probably our favorite place to go & always will be!” “I cannot express how much I love this park and the concept behind it!” “This isn't your typical playground.” If your playgrounds do not generate this kind of buzz,
For The Health Of It
From mountains that roll in like waves to rivers, no one spot in Tennessee looks the same from day to day as each vibrant seasonal change transforms the landscape. It’s no wonder that nature is so beneficial to
Listen To The Community
To create a park that is embraced by residents and becomes a beloved part of a community, the plan and design must be a process of building relationships. Public parks are often planned for a lifespan of
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
A Simple Idea
Fort Smith, a city of approximately 88,000 people, sits along the Arkansas River and is best known for its historical attractions—the National Historic Site’s military exhibits and buildings, the Massard Prairie
The Problem Coaches
Here it comes again—another youth-sports season approaching quickly! I keep telling myself that this year will be better than the last. When I first started working with youth-sports coaches, I took the opportunity to
Emergency Action Plans
Early in 2018, I asked some key staff members what they thought were the biggest challenges facing youth-sports administrators in today’s world. We went beyond the typical talk about dealing with
Ode To Mom
She’s the first person you see. You’re fortunate, too, because in your life, you will never know someone who cares for you this deeply from the second you arrive. In fact, she was caring for you for months before you