Blog Posts
Tools to bring master plans to life
November 22, 2016 | Author: Playworld
As a landscape architect, presenting and selling your ideas is half of the battle. Bring your presentations and master plans to life with help from Playworld’s collection of computer-aided designs that make it easier than ever to create presentations that exceed expectations and generate repeat business opportunities. When planning a play space or park, landscape architects must carefully design the space, taking various aspects… Read More >
The house and playground that love built
November 20, 2016 | Author: Playworld
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 and volunteers work to provide a warm and comforting environment, giving families an opportunity to relax, spend time with each other and find support through meeting others who share similar struggles. Providing a fun… Read More >
Keeping Kids Active: The Healthy Playground Makeover Sweepstakes
November 17, 2016 | Author: Playworld
Recent studies suggest children ages 10 to 16 spend only 12.6 minutes per day engaged in some form of physical activity–not anywhere near the 60 minutes suggested by experts. And compared to the 1970s, children now spend 50 percent less time in unstructured outdoor activities. During this timeframe, obesity rates among American children have tripled. Sedentary lifestyles contribute to obesity, and the problem has… Read More >