Note: Post updated July 6, 2020 As the nation begins to reopen, parents are understandably concerned about the risks to their children of contracting COVID-19 in parks and playgrounds. It’s… Read more »
Blogs Tagged: children outdoor activities
Find a Hippo, Create a Yarn Monster and Other Creative Ideas For Kids and Parents
With schools closed, parks and playgrounds off limits and group activities banned, parents everywhere are struggling to find new and creative ways to keep their children active. They’re turning to… Read more »
Is Ping Pong Becoming the Coolest Sport in The Country?
Hipsters have had their hands in dozens of comeback business trends: vinyl records, food trucks, boxing clubs, boutique cupcakes, arcade bars. The latest, it seems, is table tennis. Given a… Read more »
Teaching Children the Worth of Water
They say one never knows the worth of water until the well runs dry. It was on the heels of the most severe drought in recorded history that my family… Read more »
The 7 Best Playgrounds of 2016
The days of monkey bars suspended over pea gravel are far behind us. But the evolution of playgrounds is happening so fast, and in such varied ways, the change can… Read more »
8 Must-Visit New Orleans Parks and Playgrounds
With the 2016 ASLA Annual Meeting and Expo still fresh in our minds, it seems fitting to wish farewell to New Orleans with a look at some of its best… Read more »
Wait, This Is Exercise? Playground Equipment for Fitness and Fun
For the last few weeks, we’ve been talking about ways to get kids moving. While good options for fitness are nearly endless, playgrounds are still at the top of the… Read more »
Designer Spotlight – Ilisa Goldman and the Power of Our Natural World
Reclaiming Community Spaces Creates Healthier Environments for us All This past November, Rooted in Place, the design firm founded by Ilisa Goldman,orchestrated a 4 day community build event to… 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »