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Bennett Jackson has the place all to himself and he's making the most of it. The 3-year-old rushes from Captain Hook's ship to Old King Cole's castle then dashes off for a trip down the dragon slide. With his tiny tongue piercing his lips, an extremely …

Over 30 years ago, Tom Lindhardt Wils and Hans Mogens Frederiksen started a company taken from an idea given to Lindhardt while engaging in a separate project. Lindhardt, an artist, was commissioned to construct colorful sculptures to break up the …

An activity that is governed by a professional organization enjoys the benefit of corporate sponsors and even has a hall of fame full of past participants may not seem to be a new market. However, in the world of parks and recreation disc golf is still a …

The formal history of playground safety in the United States goes back to 1974. The first efforts to do something about playground safety were initiated by the U.S. government through the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. It motivated the entire …

Over the past few years, a new trend has emerged in the playground world. Spraygrounds are becoming more and more popular. The idea of combining playground equipment and water is a great idea, but I don't think it's a new concept. I remember when I was …

We've all enjoyed a nice glass of milk first thing in the morning. It's especially enjoyable after the plastic milk carton has spent all night in the back of the refrigerator the coldest part. But what happens to that plastic container after the last of …

We've discussed in many forums over the past 10 years the problems with injuries and fatalities on public playgrounds in venues throughout the country, and indeed, the world. We should be well aware by now that there are guidelines from the Consumer …

Rubber is a product that has withstood the test of time as a surfacing material and has proven itself in many applications. Although there are several different types of rubber surfacing available, poured-in-place is a core product in rubber playground …

There's a reason we're wrapped in skin, with all systems waiting to be awakened, the cortex does not work alone. Children need a multi-sensory, enriched environment. Children need to run, and hop, and jump, and do all the other things that kids do to …

“ Honey, the kids want to go outside and play. Should I send them to the playground?” What is the link between child 's play and a playground? Play is actually an activity that is not limited to a specific setting. While tennis takes place at a tennis …

Construction and installation of modern playgrounds require a certain level of responsibility. Today's guidelines, standards, and laws that govern safe play environments require contractor expertise and liability accountability. Playground owners should …

T.J. Croft and Kayleigh Huntsman don't always see eye-to-eye. Like most boys and girls of elementary school age, there are a few conflicts. “Soccer!” T.J. proclaims when asked what he likes to do in his spare time. “It's the greatest sport in the world!" …

Florida's share of the Gulf Coast has always been a tourist's recreational playground. But now more than ever, the Sunshine State has lived up to its name for locals and tourists alike-thanks in part to the completion of a charming new playground project …

This Vortex water playground in Florida was designed to entertain children 2-5 years of age. Childhood and water go together like peanut butter and jelly. From playing in a muddy puddle to splashing around in the tub, kids just can't seem to pass up an …

Soft Contained Play Equipment (SCPE) is no longer the baby of the playground family. The Standard for this equipment was published by the American Society of Testing and Materials in 1999. It is referred to as ASTM F 1918-99 Standard on "Safety …

"Let's Build it Together" That was the theme our community selected for the Bay Minette Park Project. Building a kid's park is no easy task, especially for a small community. Parents want equipment that is safe for their children to play on, yet appealing …

When constructing the U.S. Constitution, the Founding Fathers put an awful lot of thought into the first 10 amendments that would collectively become known as the Bill of Rights. Freedom of speech and freedom of religion topped the list, while the right …

Erica Wheeler is too young for what-if's. At age seven, she has already moved past the playground prank that could have ended her young life. Like most children, Erica lives in the here and now. The past is for mom and dad to worry about. Unlike their …

The Board of the National Program for Playground Safety has taken the position that playgrounds are an environment for the facilitation of physical, emotional, social and intellectual development. But, what do these terms really mean? Most people take for …

Jay Beckwith is aware of what's out there. Three decades as a designer with playground equipment companies such as BigToys , Iron Mountain Forge, PlayBoosters and Kompan were enough to make it clear that there was a need for an alternative. "People are …

Triax 2000 inventor Paul Hogan uses the surveyor’s height rod during a test of the device. It's been documented that nearly 70 percent of all playground injuries come as a result of falls. Rolf Huber has made it a goal to make sure that 100 percent of …