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Guide to Maintaining Your Playground Throughout the Seasons

Kids need to play outside to get exercise, grow, learn and have fun. With proper playground maintenance, you can keep equipment safe and minimize injury risks regardless of the season. When you properly maintain your playground, you also protect your investment and reduce equipment replacement costs. In this post, we’ll show you how to maintain […]

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How to Promote Physical Activity at Your School

Physical activity is an essential part of a healthy lifestyle for children, and schools can play an influential role in helping students engage in physical exercise and play. We’re going to look at the importance of physical activity in schools and discuss some creative ways to promote physical activity so you can help your students […]

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Guide to Choosing Playground Equipment

Playground equipment comes in just about all shapes and sizes. It can be challenging to choose the best playground equipment for schools, parks or community centers when there are so many different types of playgrounds. Nevertheless, a playground is a necessary component of a nurturing community. Playtime at the playground helps kids develop lifelong skills, […]

Importance of Free Play

The Importance of Free Play

Children at recess and in other play situations have two main options: They can be allowed to play freely, or given structured activities and play to take part in. While both have their benefits, many caregivers opt for structured play to help encourage “productive” playtime and keep playtime under control. However, the importance of free […]

Designing a Senior Park

Designing a Senior Park

For seniors, parks and outdoor recreation spaces provide crucial benefits. These spaces can encourage elderly community members to head outside the home, exercise and socialize. Green spaces can be stimulating for seniors and can help them stay physically and cognitively fit longer. Fresh air, sunshine and physical activity can pay off for those enjoying their […]