Minnesotans Love Their New Zip Line Park

December 21, 2021 - Written by John Zappe - filed under Project Feature, Playgrounds.

When Minnesota’s Three Rivers Park District sketched out the plan for updating an aging playground, there was no question it would include a zip line. 600 kids and their parents… Read more »

Goric’s Towering Pyramid Gives Garvies Point a Signature Playground

June 22, 2021 - Written by John Zappe - filed under Project Feature, Innovative Designs, Playgrounds.

Arising on the banks of Long Island’s Hempstead Bay, upon what once was an industrial wasteland, is a new neighborhood. Strung along an inlet and linked by a waterfront promenade,… Read more »

Creating Intergenerational Public Spaces

January 3, 2017 - Written by Martin Verni - filed under Innovative Designs, Living & Learning, Playgrounds, What's New.

A Place and Space for All Benefits Everyone   Many are well aware that intergenerational interactions create enriching experiences for all involved. With the incorporation of design elements that effectively encourage an… Read more »

The 7 Best Playgrounds of 2016

December 27, 2016 - Written by Jeff Link - filed under What's New.

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 »

Play Garland Oosterpark by Carve

June 15, 2016 - Written by Martin Verni - filed under Press Release, Innovative Designs, Playgrounds, What's New.

Play Garland Oosterpark by Carve The Oosterpark, built in 1891, is part of the Amsterdam 19th century extension girdle, and is the first large public park that was realised by… Read more »

A Better Approach to the Slack Line Trend

May 3, 2016 - Written by Martin Verni - filed under Design Ideas, Product Education, What's New.

First Do No Harm with Goric’s Slack Line Playground Equipment     Goric is proud to offer an innovative and straightforward approach to slacklining. The line of Slack Line playground equipment gives playscape… Read more »

Going Against the Grain of Modern Materials with Robinia Wood

March 21, 2016 - Written by Martin Verni - filed under Design Ideas, Innovative Designs, Playgrounds, Product Education, What's New.

Natural Karolam® Robinia Wood Offers Impressive Benefits Over Modern Materials   K&K Karolam® – Robinia Wooden Posts | Video via YouTube.com   At their very best, playgrounds and playscapes mimic the… Read more »

Designer Spotlight – Mitch Ryerson’s Woodworking and the Art of Play

February 17, 2016 - Written by Martin Verni - filed under Designer Spotlight, Innovative Designs, Playgrounds.

The Original Jungle Gym was a Tree, and Mitch Ryerson Knows How to Use Them     Creating a Playground Tree | The Esplanade Association via YouTube.com   When explored by the hands… Read more »

Our Top 5 Playground Related Blogs

January 13, 2016 - Written by Martin Verni - filed under Innovative Designs, Living & Learning, Playgrounds, Random Topics, What's New.

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 »