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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.
Playground Standards Have Changed
Are your playgrounds keeping up with the changes in ASTM Standards in 2021? People who have been coping with COVID-19 might not be aware that ASTM F1487 is about to publish a revision that will require written verification that installed structures and surfacing meet not only a manufacturer’s requirements but also the requirements of ASTM F1292.
For The Thrill Of It
What lures some people into the unknown, willing to explore something new? Whatever it is, the field of parks and recreation is now home to adventure experiences.
Here To Spray
Known as a vacation destination to many, the city of St. Petersburg, Fla., is nestled on a peninsula between Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. To those who call it home, the “Sunshine City” boasts a
A Message Etched In Concrete
Martin Luther King Jr. Park in Morganton, N.C., is a story of community-powered transformation. Once a park with aged and outdated equipment, it is now a local favorite on spring and summer days, with its first-
WONDER, DREAM, IMAGINE
Design inspiration is vital to developing creative and imaginative playgrounds. Gathering ideas for inspiration is a critical part of the process. Sometimes, in the calmness of the day, your thoughts wander
Leo’s Landing
If childhood had a Bill of Rights, among them would be “the right to play” and “the right to play with your family and friends.”
The Center Of Attention
What is one of the most satisfying achievements for a park and rec professional? How about bringing joy and excitement to the community you serve? It’s even better when a project also improves the health and
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,
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
Pride And Pirate Ships
The needs of a community can only be articulated by the community at large. And when the conversation is about designing a universal-abilities playground, the needs of children with
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
A Park Without A Playground
Manatee Sanctuary Park almost had it all. The park, which overlooks the Banana River in Port Canaveral, Fla., had undergone updates including paved parking, updated landscaping, a paved
Meeting In The Middle: Urban Nature Playgrounds
Let’s face it. Kids today have a whole new definition of the word “play.” On average, they spend only 4 to 7 minutes per day in unstructured outdoor play and a whopping 7 hours per day in front of a screen.
Taking Thrill To New Heights
Extreme Generation is a towering adventure playground with challenging physical events for children seeking the ultimate extreme play experience.
Who Says Fun Isn’t Universal?
At the recent ribbon cutting for Arlington County’s renovated Quincy Park playground in Virginia, families gathered to enjoy the beautiful weather and watch their children test out the new equipment.
Cre8Play Owner Aims To Re-Awaken Industry
Years ago, Todd Lehman saw that the world was striving for the same thing he was, which was a more creative approach to play.
Making Outdoor Play Second Nature
Did you know that 75% of kids in the U.S. and U.K. spend less time outdoors than prison inmates? Whether it’s due to the rise in organized sports, the growing addiction to smartphones,
All Together Now
The Rotary Club of San Jose, Calif., asked the landscape architecture firm, PGAdesign, to create a playground that would be accessible to children with the widest possible range of abilities.