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  • Jun 24, 2018

    A History of Play Provision in the UK

    Play
    The history of play provision in the UK is short. It wasn't until the early 20th century that it really began. Prior to then, there were few attempts to provide children with any leisure activities apart from those led by the MacMillan sisters and church …
    Raymond Wills
  • Jun 24, 2018

    Making Playground Surfacing Safe for Kids

    Surfacing
    Playground safety is a top priority. Choosing the right playground surfacing can help you reduce the chance of injuries, bringing you one step closer toward creating a safer play environment. Choosing the best safety surfacing means looking at different …
    Tim McNamara
  • Jun 24, 2018

    Outdoor Fitness Parks

    Fitness
    When the weather warms, there’s a natural draw to be outside. The demand for outdoor exercise options continues to grow, and parks and recreation departments are following this trend closely in an effort to provide better health and wellness opportunities …
    Rob Wilson
  • Jun 24, 2018

    My Father: The man who inspired people to play

    Play
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    Pat Rumbaugh
  • Jun 24, 2018

    Keeping Play Unstructured This Summer

    Play
    School’s out, play’s on! Summer is here which means more time to play. Playgrounds are nature’s colorful, hands-on, open classrooms that provide learning opportunities for kids of all ages. With more time for play, it’s important to remind everyone about …
    Ipema Association
  • Jun 11, 2018

    6 Cool Kicks for Boys & Girls of All Ages

    Fitness
    Shoe shopping is hard enough for parents, but for kids — they go through shoes like they go through Halloween candy. They need shoes for formal occasions, recess, and casual and fashionable days. Bad weather and hard wear and tear ruin shoes, so there’s …
    Kacey Mya
  • May 29, 2018

    Hygiene Practices for the Playground

    Health
    You take your child to the playground to get fresh air, exercise, and entertainment. However, there are some unseen dangers lurking there you should be aware of. One study showed that about 50 percent of playground equipment is contaminated with some type …
    Kacey Mya
  • Apr 26, 2018

    10 Tips to Keep Your Kids Safe from The Sun

    Health
    Summer is nearly upon us and warmer weather means spending more time in the sun, especially for kids. Before the summer activities start, it’s time to start thinking about how you’re going to protect your kids’ skin from the sun. To give you some ideas, …
    Kacey Mya
  • Apr 18, 2018

    Top 5 Most Unusual Playground Games

    Playground
    How did you imagine the perfect playground when you were a kid? It was probably a place that involved a bit of danger , wasn’t it? You wanted to spin fast and climb high, even though you knew it was risky. How do you envision the perfect playground now, …
    Chris Richardson
  • Mar 19, 2018

    Spring, Hop, and Jump into Play!

    Health
    What do you love most about spring? Do you love the blossoms on the trees or the crocuses popping up out of the ground? Do you feel as if you have more energy because of the warmer temperatures and added daylight we have each day? Do you breathe in the …
    Pat Rumbaugh
  • Mar 19, 2018

    5 Ways to Get Your Children Outside

    Nature
    Have you ever thought to yourself how nice it would be to go back to the time when technology wasn’t the central focus of our children’s lives? Do you remember when children were playing outside until dark with the neighborhood kids? In this day and age, …
    Amy Honigsberg
  • Mar 19, 2018

    You Don’t Have To Beat an Opponent to Be a Winner

    Play
    Competition! There is no necessary correlation between play and competition, between challenging activities and “Opposition” – play which requires participating opponents to defeat “at play.”  Play doesn’t necessarily mean having to defeat a rival. And …
    Reeve Brenner
  • Mar 19, 2018

    Multigenerational Play

    Inclusion
    Multigenerational play has been driving playground design for the past several years, and this “trend” won’t be going anywhere anytime soon. I hesitate to call it a trend because the functionality and benefits of playgrounds thoughtfully designed to …
    Kent Callison
  • Mar 06, 2018

    Rubber Tire Mulch - Hazard or Harmless?

    Rubber
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    Nic Campesi
  • Feb 28, 2018

    Be Kind To Animals

    Dog Park
    Playing outdoors is beneficial for children  as it gives them a way to stay active while being surrounded by nature. Moreover, it gives kids a way to socialize as a day in the playground or someone’s backyard gives them the opportunity to make new …
    Jackie Edwards