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Summer 2012

Splash parks or spraygrounds are becoming increasingly more popular as communities look for ways to help their residents cool off without the expense of a traditional pool.

Articles in This Issue

Athletics

Mixed Feelings About Playgrounds At Ballparks

This playground at PNC Park, home of the Pittsburgh Pirates, has been a fixture at the baseball park since it opened in 2001. Photo by Pittsburgh Pirates/David…

Updated Dec 7, 2022 Lane Lindstrom
Spray Parks

Reclaiming Your Community's Wading Pool

It is no secret that the economy is having an impact on recreational venues nationwide, public and private alike. Many venues are looking for economical ways…

Updated Dec 7, 2022 Terri Smith
Climbing Walls

Climbing Rocks, Playgrounds and Bouldering

Bouldering is now a sport in its own right, with more than 9 million plus climbers and 600 related facilities in the United States alone. In bouldering, you…

Updated Nov 21, 2023 Cathy Kleeman
Water Safety

Interactive Water Features Popularity Bubbling Up

As part of Playground Magazine’s aquatic-themed summer issue, we asked several companies specializing in splash park/sprayground design and equipment to give…

Updated Dec 7, 2022 Playground Magazine
Recycled

Replace Or Retrofit?

There are nearly 150 playgrounds located throughout the city of Albuquerque, NM, many with which David Flores, principal project coordinator for the City of…

Updated Mar 2, 2026 Playground Magazine

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