Wearing Purple for Epilepsy Awareness On March 26th every year, people across the world wear purple and host events in support of epilepsy awareness. Here at Playworld, we wanted to let you know more about … Read More
The Evolution of Public Playgrounds in the United States The Benefits of Playgrounds in Community Spaces Although 71% of parents played outside as a child, only 21% of their children play outside today. Technology is everywhere, and kids spend … Read More
Childhood Obesity and Outdoor Play Childhood obesity is an epidemic in America. More than 12 million American children — or one out of every six children — is obese. Obesity is determined by looking at a child’s … Read More
Spread the Word to End the Word Today’s the day we ask people to pledge to “Spread the Word to End the Word”. The r-word is the word ‘retard(ed)’. Why does it hurt? Because it’s exclusive, offensive, … Read More
Types of Playground Spring Riders Play is a crucial part of childhood development, helping children build physical, emotional and mental skills. Playground spring riders provide an opportunity for children to increase balance, coordination and social … Read More
Life Lessons You Can Only Learn Playing On the Playground Playtime for children is a fundamental part of our early years. Many parents and educators see playtime as a way for children to have fun and enjoy their time as … Read More
Sun Safety for Kids on the Playground Playgrounds help children get outside to enjoy the fresh air and the sun. Playing outside is a great way to get children to exercise and to socialize, but there’s a … Read More
Planning a Playground With the Playworld Playground Planning Guide To create a playground the children in your community will appreciate, you need to plan every step of the way. Follow the steps in this guide to develop the perfect … Read More
Developing Balance, Coordination & Fine Motor Skills on the Playground Playgrounds offer many benefits and childhood opportunities for learning. Through activities on playgrounds, kids can work on their mental and emotional development by building confidence as they master play equipment … Read More
Four Winter Playground Maintenance Tips Mike Parody is President of UltiPlay Parks & Playground, a Playworld provider based in Uxbridge, MA. With over 27 years of experience selling, installing, and maintaining playground equipment throughout New … Read More
KaBOOM! & NBA Cares Build Playground On August 9, approximately 450 volunteers came together to help KaBOOM! and NBA Cares build a playground at the Oak Street Ballfields in Kissimmee, FL. The playground commemorates the first … Read More
Recess Behavior Management Most children look forward to the fun and decompression they experience during recess. On the other hand, students sometimes run into problems during breaks. Aggressive behaviors, risk-taking, bullying and other problems … Read More
Tour de Play: Chicago Playworld and the Design Museum Foundation have made their final stop on the Extraordinary Playscapes national tour: Chicago, Illinois! This marks more than two years of collaboration showcasing the importance … Read More
Explore the Great Outdoors of Play: Nature Inspired Playgrounds Nature play is a popular idea today. It refers to allowing children to interact with either the natural world or a play space that mimics nature so they can … Read More
