Playground Tips for Children with Special Needs Playgrounds are meant for ALL children. Parents and school administrators need occasional reminders that this means including children with disabilities … Read More
IPEMA Certification: What Does IPEMA Certified Mean? What Goes into a Great Playground? A great playground requires fun equipment, engaging layouts, inclusive designs, and safety surfacing for … Read More
Project Spotlight – Sidney D. Torres Memorial Park A ribbon cutting ceremony for Sidney D. Torres Memorial Park took place on Monday, October 22, 2018 in Chalmette, Louisiana. It … Read More
Too Old For Play? New Designs Aim to Help Aging Citizens Stay Active “We don’t stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.” – legendary Irish playwright George … Read More
Children Need Playgrounds! Here’s Why… There’s no doubt about it. Multiple studies have uncovered a correlation between play and academic achievement. Increased physical activity during … Read More
Engaging Children with Disabilities Using Inclusive Playgrounds Young children with disabilities have the right to participate in extracurricular activities on the playground. When they can’t participate, they … Read More
Is There Room for Music on the Playground? “Music enhances the education of our children by helping them to make connections and broadening the depth with which they … Read More
Playground Themes: Why You Should Theme Your Playground Everyone wants a playground that is truly one-of-a-kind; one that stands out from all the others. You want children to … Read More
Parent & Teacher Guide to Keeping Kids Safe During Playtime Many of life’s lessons are learned on the playground. As a parent, teacher, or caretaker, you don’t want to “hover” … Read More
Poured-in-Place Rubber vs Loose Fill – Which is Right for Your Playground Surface? Are you building or upgrading a playground in your community? Or are you responsible for maintaining a play area at … Read More
