Supporting Sensory Play by Adding Texture One of the best ways for playground and playscape designers to improve the quality of any surface space or area is by including… Read more »
Posts By: Martin Verni
Designer Spotlight – Susan Goltsman and the Emergence of Inclusive Design
How Creating Environments that Support Everyone’s Potential Became Mainstream Policy The world is filled with unsung heroes and Susan Goltsman is certainly one of them. As a founding principal… Read more »
Our Top 5 Playground Related Blogs
A Small Collection of Resources on the Importance of Quality Playground Equipment and Design One of the more wonderful aspects of play is how it can foster a… Read more »
Enjoying the Fun of Winter’s Many Playgrounds
The Snowy Season Transforms Playscapes, but There is Still Fun to be Had Winter is definitely here. Parts of the midwest and the Great Lakes region recently saw… Read more »
The Touch and Feel of Play in Toshiko MacAdam’s Textile Playgrounds
Structures Made from Nets of Rope Inspire in This Designer’s Wonderfully Crocheted Playscapes Toshiko Horiuchi MacAdam video via PlayArt11 on YouTube.com Toshiko MacAdam was already an accomplished artist in… Read more »
Win The Dancer at the ASLA Conference & Expo!
The Dancer Will Be Given Away THIS WEEKEND in Chicago The Dancer | Video via Goric on YouTube.com The Dancer is fun way to develop coordination and concentration skills while improving… Read more »
The Many Benefits of Naturally Playful Playscapes
Natural Elements that Include the Surrounding Area Set These Playscapes Apart Play is a means by which we first form our understanding of the wider world. Most of our… Read more »
The Playful Truth – Office Slides Contribute to a Productive Work Environment
For These Offices, Playground Equipment is not Just for Kids The connection between play and productivity is well established. The dopamine produced by our brains during play activities is a… Read more »
10 Swings to Help You Soar (and More)
Creative Designs and Uses that Go Beyond the Traditional Playground Swing When it comes to playground equipment, the swing holds a special place. Swings are often among the most… Read more »
Play to Learn, The Importance of Recess in Education
As Children Return to School, A Reminder that Daily Play Makes a Measurable Difference Since the early days of one-room school houses, recess has been an important part of… Read more »
Limitless Fun, The Impact of Rick Henke’s Approach to Playground Creation
Playgrounds Were Nothing New, Until Goric’s Founder Helped Change the Game It all comes down to perspective. Children explore a world much different than the ones inhabited by adults. Everything… Read more »
Fun Came First: A Brief History of Playground Equipment in America
From Vacant Lots to Modern Marvels, Playgrounds Have Come a Long Ways It is relatively easy to conjure memories of days spent following the lead of our own… Read more »