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
If You Build It, They Will Come – Play Spaces for Tweens and Teens Many view playgrounds as spaces designed exclusively for toddlers and school-aged children and believe that by the time they become tweens (10-12 years), they have lost interest in playing outside. … Read More
Obesity & Outdoor Play I recently had the opportunity to present on the topic of obesity and outdoor play at the Let’s Move Conference in State College, Penna. The energy in the room was … Read More
New playground commemorates victims Over the weekend, I had the opportunity to attend a local community playground build in Ross Township, Penna., about 15 minutes from my home. It was an emotional day for … 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
National Pursuit of Happiness Week It’s the second week of November, the temperatures are beginning to drop and the holidays are right around the corner. While hearts are beating faster thinking of the food and … Read More
First Playground Featuring New Unity Collection Opens at Lincoln Heights Park, North Carolina A few weeks ago we wrote about our recent experience at the 2014 National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) Congress and Expo. One of the most rewarding experiences from our … 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
Project Spotlight: Middletown Elementary School Students at Maryland’s Middletown Elementary School now have a new playground to call home during recess. The play space is inclusive, meaning it is accessible for all of Middletown’s students, … Read More
Worldwide Day of Play: Join the #SavePlay Movement Have you been on the popular blog Life Without Pink today? Playworld’s creative director Greg Harrison wrote a guest post on the topic of Nickelodeon’s Worldwide Day of Play. On … Read More
World Congress of Play I recently returned to Lewisburg after a few days in San Francisco at the World Congress of Play. The second annual conference brought together global manufacturers and retailers of traditional … Read More
Playworld featured on Selfish Mom blog Amy Oztan of the Selfish Mom blog recently highlighted Playworld Systems in her post “How free play changes kids’ brains.” Amy delves into the recent NPR piece “Scientists say child’s … Read More
A Bumpy Road Makes for an Interesting Ride – Developing Resiliency through Child-Initiated Play It’s likely we all remember the timeless nursery rhyme, “sticks and stones may break my bones but names will never hurt me.” Parents often recite the rhyme after episodes of … Read More
Play – it’s just what the Doctor ordered Have you heard about “Outdoors Rx,” a pilot program from Massachusetts General Hospital for Children in Boston? It’s a truly brilliant concept and one that can be emulated across the … Read More
