Playground Planning for All Ages One of the major challenges of planning a playground is figuring out ways to appeal to kids of all ages. Since play needs to be both age and developmentally appropriate, … Read More
Building a Safer Playground: Using Playground Design to Minimize Bullying Bullying is a serious problem in classrooms, in schools, on playgrounds and in other environments. This long-reaching issue can affect children’s self-esteem, social skills and more. Often it goes undetected, … Read More
College kids make play a reality for elementary school students Students at the John Gates Elementary School in Aurora, Illinois started the 2016-2017 school year with a brand new inclusive playground, thanks to the hard work and dedication of Benedictine … Read More
The house and playground that love built The Ronald McDonald House (RMH) in Danville, Pennsylvania provides a “home away from home” for families of children who are hospitalized or receiving outpatient care at area hospitals. The staff … Read More
Americans With Disabilities Act turns 25 Inclusion is an important topic for Playworld. The company strives to design and manufacture playground equipment that benefits and can be fully utilized by individuals of all ages and abilities. … Read More
Inside Design: Unity RockR Our UnityTM Collection is inspired by the iconic play equipment we all grew up with, and infused with a modern relevant twist. As we expand the Unity line, as we … Read More
Autism: Why Playgrounds Matter How Can a Playground Make a Difference for a Child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)? Autism is complex. Some children are non-verbal while others have no problem speaking. Children with autism … Read More
A Toast to Harrison: Down Syndrome Fears Be Gone In honor of World Down Syndrome Day on March 21, 2015, we’re sharing a blog post originally published on the Down Syndrome and the Undomesticated Diva blog. On her blog, … Read More
Playground safety tips Playgrounds are exciting places that help fuel the imaginations of kids and adults alike. In fact, they are one of a few areas left that allow children to freely participate … Read More
Tech on the playground The ever popular Consumer Electronics Show, otherwise known as CES, is taking place this week in Las Vegas. With that in mind, we’re giving a nod to technology on the … Read More
How to whip up a Pop-Up Adventure Playground in no time Providing engaging opportunities for child-directed, unstructured play does not have to be expensive or time consuming. In fact, the best kind of play costs nothing, feels great, and can happen … Read More
Inclusive play year in review 2014 Inclusive play continues to be an important area of focus for Playworld Systems as we work to make play accessible for everyone. Here’s a look at some memorable inclusive play … Read More
Introducing PlayExplorers™: Early childhood play equipment for ages five and under We’re always looking for ways to help little folks laugh, learn, and grow. Crucial development takes place from birth to five years of age, yet the early childhood set is … Read More
Kids can face off at new hockey-themed playground in Ohio’s Westgate Park Last month a new playground opened at Westgate Park on the west side of Columbus. The hockey-themed playground was made possible by a $50,000 grant from the Columbus Blue Jackets … Read More