The Different Types of Play Play is a fun part of childhood and an important means for furthering children’s physical, cognitive and social-emotional development. You don’t have to tell a child how to play — it’s … Read More
The Importance of Inclusive Playgrounds According to Article 31 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of a Child, every child has a right to engage in play. It is vital in their development and … Read More
How To Build an Outdoor Community Playground Are you considering building a community playground? Playgrounds benefit communities by fostering child growth, encouraging community engagement and boosting the local economy. If you’re wondering how to build a playground … Read More
Ways to Attract More Families to Your Community Having a community you can trust and connect with instantly makes you feel at home. For young families and new parents, community engagement plays a major role when choosing the … Read More
How Schools Can Be More Inclusive Inclusiveness in schools makes everyone feel safe, respected and valued. All children should feel included in the learning process, regardless of individual differences such as disability, race, cultural background, economic … Read More
Cleveland Elementary, Washington, DC Cleveland Elementary School in Washington, DC has a beautiful SkyTowers playground that harnesses the power of the sky for a unique play experience. This striking playground features Playworld’s Emerson Heights … Read More
How to Enhance Your Park and Recreation Center A park and recreation center offers a community many health, economic and environmental benefits. Besides being a place where people can hang out and play, it’s also a vital part … Read More
Inclusive Playgrounds vs. Accessible Playgrounds Not all playgrounds are created equal, especially when it comes to providing play opportunities for children of all physical and mental abilities. Whether a playground is truly inclusive or merely … Read More
Americans with Disabilities Act Changes the Conversation In 1990, then-President George W. Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) into law. The ADA affected every industry, including public playgrounds and recreation. Now, it’s difficult to remember … Read More
How to Make an Existing Playground Inclusive on a Budget Since the introduction of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), many of us have been aware of the need for more accessible public spaces. While many individuals understand the need … Read More
How to Get Young Children Excited About Outdoor Play What comes to mind when you think of playing outdoors? Do you remember the joy and excitement you felt while exploring the playground at recess? Do you fondly recall the times you … Read More
East Riverfront Park, Utah The City of South Jordan has always tried to include activities for a wide variety of people at East Riverfront Park—but they wanted to do more, so they decided to … Read More
New Playground Equipment for Schools for Student Safety Quality school playgrounds are built to last for years, even with constant use almost every day and for most of the year. Eventually, however, all play areas feel the ravages of time … Read More
How Parks and Playgrounds Affect Home Values If you are working on a park or playground project, you likely want to make it attractive to nearby homeowners. Whether those homeowners have children or not, you can appeal … Read More
