Playground Magazine

Thinking Today About Tomorrow's Play
The home of the Playground Magazine and Today's Playground Archives, containing over 20 years of play and playground knowledge.

  • Winter 2020

    2021 marks the 20 th anniversary of Today’s Playground magazine, the former…

  • Fall 2020

    How is your new normal going? Are you worried about your students falling…

  • Summer 2020

    After one of the most bizarre and frankly heartbreaking springs many of us…

  • Spring 2020

    Message from the Editor: Sara Bowersox Normally I share some of my playful…

  • Winter 2019

    Lynn Campanella of Playocracy, along with the Voice of Play (IPEMA)…

  • Fall 2019

    I visited the end of the earth last week. Well, a T-shirt pointed out that…

  • Summer 2019

    Think about inclusion and accessibility differently than maybe we have in…

  • Spring 2019

    When last we spoke, winter was just kicking into gear here in Idaho. I…

  • Winter 2018

    Winter has announced its presence in Idaho - I woke up to -17° F this…

  • Fall 2018

    Our fall issue focuses on playgrounds and play structures. You will read…

  • Summer 2018

    Summer is here, and play takes on a whole new meaning. Kids of all ages…

  • Spring 2018

    Focused on parks and recreation - featuring an interview with Julie Boland…

  • Winter 2017

    Play & Public Housing Residential Sensory Spaces Math on the Playground

  • Fall 2017

    Public / Private partnership leads to an Awesome Spot, child-directed play…

  • Summer 2017

    The theme of this magazine is theme: themed playgrounds, theme parks, and…

  • Spring 2017

    We invite you to discover how to make your play space inviting! Read about…

  • Winter 2016

    For the final issue of 2016, we have asked many professionals and…

  • Fall 2016

    Hello again to all our loyal readers and welcome newcomers to our magazine…

  • Summer 2016

    Summer months bring a wide variety of activities, usually including water…

  • Spring 2016

    From dog parks to playgrounds and all the amenities in between. Discover…

  • Winter 2015

    How do play and playgrounds build community? Join us as we explore many…

  • Fall 2015

    Playground surfacing is a complex subject. It is the most misunderstood and…

  • Summer 2015

    There are several reasons why accessibility is such an important issue for…

  • Spring 2015

    Are playground construction issues including drainage and certifications…

  • Winter 2014

    I love playgrounds, and I love hanging around playgrounds when there are…

  • Fall 2014

    As I sit at my desk reviewing this issue’s articles about Movement, I am…

  • Summer 2014

    With the growing concern about the childhood obesity epidemic, the…

  • Spring 2014

    What’s new in play design? Lots of things! Today’s play designers are…

  • Winter 2013

    The issues surrounding children’s play today are many. Those who are…

  • Fall 2013

    Nature, or Mother Nature, as I fondly refer to her, is a beautiful thing. I…

  • Summer 2013

    I like to climb, and I have dozens of stories to prove it. My climbing urge…

  • Spring 2013

    HOW IS PLAY and playground defined? Many experts in the field are wary of…

  • Fall 2012

    Along with a focus on playground safety clarifying the need and use of…

  • Summer 2012

    Splash parks or spraygrounds are becoming increasingly more popular as…

  • Spring 2012

    UPDATE: ASTM F1487-11 STANDARD IPEMA Reaches Out To Members 12 tips for…

  • Winter 2011

    Bringing Inclusive Play To Dothan, Alabama Getting Around in Ghana New…

  • Fall 2011

    2011 Exclusive Playground Industry Resource Guide

  • Summer 2011

    Splash Parks: Keeping them maintaned and free of RWI's, Urban Play

  • Winter 2008

    100 Surfacing Companies | Learn About Standard of Care

  • September 2007

    Turn the Tables on School Violence | Serving the Children | Growing Trend…

  • August 2007

    Create a Great Play Space! | Confirming that Play Matters | Play Money

  • July 2007

    Recently, I received a shocking email from a contributor. In Middle River…

  • May - June 2007

    Destination Parks | Summertime Bullies | Cozy Spaces for Little People

  • March 2007

    Learn the Three C's of Outdoor Play: Simple ways to keep it alive Discover…

  • December 2006

    Choose Your "Best" Surfaces: We'll show you the ins and outs Dealing with…

  • September 2006

    Find 85 Ways | More Reasons Playgrounds on Fire | Back to School Time |…

  • August 2006

    2006-2007 Buyer's Guide, It's All Inside See How Far We've Gone from the…

  • July 2006

    Gather at Dragon Hollow: A community build in Montana Viva Play! Visit the…

  • October 2005

    Fundraising: How a little sense of community can go a long way Bullying…

  • September 2005

    Choosing the Correct Surfacing Product Special: Surfacing Source Directory…

  • August 2005

    Back To School! Why volunteer in your child's school? Landscape Line: Why…

  • July 2005

    Aquatic Rush Why these playgrounds are fountains of youth New Trends and…

  • May 2005

    Slyde in the Classroom Playground Hound teams up with the Weekly Reader…

  • March 2005

    Food For Thought Koala's Pizza Playground Plus: A Look at Climbing…

  • December 2004

    Buyer's Guide 2005 Complete Manufacturer Bios Plus Equipment, Surfacing…

  • October 2004

    It's ALL About Fundraising How to get a new playground in your community…

  • September 2004

    Playground equipment manufacturers spend a great deal of their time and…

  • August 2004

    In Tune with Timber 2004 Wooden Playground Round Up

  • June 2004

    Are Playgrounds Safer? NPPS Releases Safety Report Card

  • April 2004

    Weather Permitting Safety Tips for Playing in Harsh Weather

  • March 2004

    Cooling Off at SplashPad Texas PLUS Wooden Playgrounds Arsenic and Old Laws

  • December 2003

    Buyer's Guide Is there a playground in your future? Information On The Top…

  • October 2003

    Schools and Playgrounds The fundamentals of fundraising

  • September 2003

    What'd You Discover Today? Playgrounds are learning centers for children…

  • May 2003

    True Accessibility How small changes can make a big difference Arsenic: Why…

  • March 2003

    The Changing Face of Children's Entertainment Can playgrounds compete for…

  • January 2003

    Pittsburgh's Playground Renaissance Keeping Kids Safe in Wake of Recent…

  • December 2002

    Buyers Guide 2003 With over 50 profiles of the top names in playground…

  • November 2002

    Featuring "Take a Stand - Prevent Bullying, Interpersonal Conflict and…

  • September 2002

    Let the Kids Out Florence Joyner Olympiad Park Continues Outstanding Legacy…

  • July 2002

    Aquatic Play: Old Concept Enjoying Renewed Success

  • May 2002

    Pointing toward hope in New Orleans | Regulation or recommendation? | How…

  • March 2002

    A family adventure and three little girls. What to Tell the Children in…

  • January 2002

    Introducing the New Face of Playground Safety Picking a Contractor: Doing…

  • November 2001

    Hands On: City museum makes learning feel like recess. Look down below: The…

  • September 2001

    Act Your Age: Considering age differences in playground selections…

  • July 2001

    Read the third issue of Play & Playground Magazine to see how we viewed…

  • May 2001

    The second issue of Play & Playground Magazine focused on community…

  • March 2001

    I remember as a kid hav­ing a healthy fear of play­grounds. My intuition…