Playground Magazine

It seems there are a lot of ideas going around about combating bullying, and it’s not just on the playground anymore. Adults even deal with it at work at…

Cultural contracts comparing France and the USA abound, especially regarding childcare. After World War I, the French established nationwide well-funded…

What do we know of poured-in-place surfacing? Walk on it. You might find yourself compelled to do a little hopping around. It’s very cushy and springy, so no…

You've probably tried everything from cookie dough to selling discount cards to raise funds for your play space. They may have worked…

You may have read about the efforts of Dr. Caroline Bauer to build a special play space for the children of Chittagong in the May 2006 issue of Today's…

Play is such a valuable part of growing up. It is through play that children develop physically, socially, emotionally, and…

Children in Wooster, Ohio have it. Children in Grenchen, Switzerland have it too. As do children in New Zealand, Poland, Brazil, Australia, and China. In fact,…

Maybe enrollment has grown. Maybe the original equipment is aging. Maybe you've watched kids line up for the slide and thought — we need more. Whatever the…

Creative Fundraising Ideas for Your Community PlaygroundBuilding a new playground is an exciting goal — but securing the funding can feel overwhelming. The…