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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.
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
Playground Compliance
Swings, sandboxes and slides--once upon a time, these were the usual suspects in park playgrounds everywhere. In fact, without them, it wasn't really considered a playground.
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
A Green Way To Play
The trees that children used to climb freely in the woods a generation ago have since been replaced by manufactured playgrounds.
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,
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
Miracle Playground Sale
Save up to 40% and receive FREE shipping with no “grant” gimmicks
Now you don’t need any gimmicks, “grants” in the form of price discounts, or misleading terms to save on the equipment you need to upgrade or complete your playground.
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,
Partnership Continues
Lewisburg, Penn.--Playworld Systems, a manufacturer of playground and fitness equipment, and KaBOOM!, the national nonprofit dedicated to saving play, announced they will continue their partnership
This Used To Be My Playground
I was sitting in a park yesterday eating my lunch and enjoying the beautiful, unusually warm, sunny weather here in Phoenix this January when I noticed a few small children playing on a structure in