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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 …

Back in 2001, after decades of designing playground equipment for companies like BigToys, Iron Mountain Forge, PlayBoosters, and Kompan, I decided to try something new. I wanted to bring the spirit of real climbing into parks and playgrounds. That vision …

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 …

One of the objectives of playground safety audits is to recognize very serious hazards. Generally speaking a "Class ·1 Hazard" has been defined as one that could cause an injury which would result in death, brain damage, permanent paralysis, loss of …

Park and School planners are adjusting to developing and designing play areas that follow guidelines and rules. Of course, when the Consumer Product Safety Guidelines for Public Playgrounds were first developed, there was much mumbling and confusion about …

Students at the J. Erik Jonsson Community School in Dallas peer out a window as volunteer workers install a new playground on their behalf. It took hundreds of hands and half as many backs to provide the J. Erik Jonsson Community School in Dallas with a …

Although the big numbers are impressive-1 million bike helmets distributed, 500,000 car seats provided 100,000 smoke alarms given out- it's the little number that is most important. "To this date, we have 41 reported lives saved," proclaims Stephenie …