Playground Magazine

“A nationwide partnership formed to contribute to the advancement of the playground building industry by promoting playground installation as a legitimate…

I had the best childhood ever. Reared in a small town in Montana (population about 3,000), it was the type of community where you knew pretty much everyone. If…

No matter where you travel throughout the world, you’re bound to find some type of playground equipment. Parks and school playgrounds, as well as many…

A hot afternoon thundershower or a sudden unanticipated heavy Atlantic Ocean fog can empty the normally crowded sands at Hampton Beach, N.H. in a heartbeat.…

The resources are certainly available for playgrounds to be safely installed, inspected and supervised. The National Program for Playground Safety (NPPS),…

Congratulations America, we have the fattest kids on earth. Over the last 20 years, the number of overweight children in this country has doubled. Soon, if…

What type of surfacing is best? Will aquatic play structures work in my area? Where do I start? You don’t need a crystal ball to answer these questions or any…

Children between the ages of two and three understand the world in very physical ways. As infants become toddlers, their curiosity about the environment…

Parks identify your city. We all remember a great experience as a child during a family or social event at a city park. You can visualize the park setting and…