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Old school: Scenes from Leicestershire playgrounds
It’s 1971, and Headlands Infant School in Blaby have just unveiled their new bit of playground kit. It’s a climbing frame, made of concrete, with a … Click for complete story.
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Cancer-causing toxins in artificial turf, study finds
Toxic particles found in playgrounds and sports field contain cancer-causing chemicals, according to new research. The tiny particles, known as … Click for complete story.
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Comment: ‘Free play’ for children comes with challenges
In a major scientific injury journal, Dr. Mariana Brussoni, whom Hancock refers to in his article, suggests that safer playgrounds are an impediment to … Click for complete story.
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Bees swarm Albuquerque playgrounds, city says don’t worry
ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE) – The city says it has gotten calls about swarms of bees at parks and playgrounds where kids play. Parents want the bees … Click for complete story.
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A face lift is coming to the playground at Elm Ave Town Park
New York State Assemblywoman Patricia Fahy stands in front of the 23-year-old playground slated for replacement at the Bethlehem Town Park with … Click for complete story.
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Split support on playground
A playground project at the Dow Ball Diamonds, located next to Diamond No. 2, received funding from council, despite a split decision. Graphic … Click for complete story.
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Bear Mountain Playground seeks volunteers
Bear Mountain Playground needs volunteer s for September’s construction. The community-supported playground-building project will take place … Click for complete story.
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Mountain Declared ‘Playful’ Once Again
“Rim of the World residents have the San Bernardino National Forest—one of our region’s biggest and best outdoor playgrounds—right in their … Click for complete story.
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Two communities get £20000 cash boost for playgrounds
Local councillors made bids for the money to boost playground plans at Minffordd and Talsarnau on behalf of the community groups, following … Click for complete story.
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Essex County plans playground in Branch Brook Park – Recreation – NorthJersey.com
Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. (center) announced plans to develop a new playground by the Cherry Blossom Welcome Center in … Click for complete story.
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Spatial Data of the City Paints A Dismal Picture
According to the data available with Express, though there are 390 playgrounds in BBMP limits, there is not a single one in close to 25 per cent of the … Click…
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Improvements to Roslindale’s Fallon Field playground on hold
Work on renovations at Roslindale’s Fallon Field Playground are now expected to begin next spring instead of this fall, said Cathy Baker-Eclipse, … Click for complete story.
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Pesticides banned on municipal playgrounds in CT
Today, the CT General Assembly passed legislation to ban pesticides on municipal playgrounds in CT, building on existing bans on CT school … Click for complete story.
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Alexandria: Going the Distance for City’s Children
And to make matters worse, many don’t even have ready access to safe and engaging neighborhood parks or playgrounds, the next best thing. Click for complete story.
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Heatwave warning from mum of child burned by playground toy WARNING: graphic pictures
A mum has issued an urgent warning to parents after her child suffered severe burns from an overheated playground toy. Little Maddy was left with … Click for complete story.
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New smoking ban on patios, playgrounds now in force
New Brunswickers looking to celebrate Canada Day on a patio, playground or near other public spaces will not have to worry about any unwanted … Click for complete story.
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Worcester dog park discussions revived
Since 1997, the city has had an animal control ordinance on the books that prohibits dogs from city parks, beaches, playgrounds and schoolyards, … Click for complete story.
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Mayor’s Column: Take Advantage of All Our Parks Have to Offer
As a boy growing up in Dorchester, I learned how important our parks and playgrounds are to the families of our City. We could not always go away, … Click for…
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Salem Health to seek feedback on therapy playground
Salem Health on Tuesday evening will unveil its working design of the adaptive playground and memorial garden that will be built where Howard Hall … Click for complete story.
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Behind the beauty
… on the beauty of the rose garden as they drive by, and take advantage of the swings and other features at Abilene’s three public playgrounds. Click for complete story.
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Park redevelopment swings into action
Popular for its baseball fields, dog park and picnic areas, Bellis Park will undergo construction to revitalize the playground in coming months. Click for complete story.
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Avondale authorizes playground vendor, contractor for Willis Park
Redevelopment of the 2.7-acre park includes a new pavilion, an asphalt path and separate playgrounds for 2- to 5-year-olds and 5- to 12-year-olds. Click for complete story.
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One of the GTA’s best indoor playgrounds is in Mississauga
Alongside scores of glowing reviews on Facebook, it was recently picked as one of the top indoor playgrounds in the GTA by Today’s Parent magazine … Click for complete story.
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JULY FOURTH: D.C. pools, playgrounds schedule
WASHINGTON (WUSA9) — If you’re thinking about hitting the pools or parks in Washington, D.C. for the Fourth of July holiday, then you might want to … Click for complete story.
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Old playground removed from Ridge Ferry Park, to be replaced as part of SPLOST project
Demolition work for parts of an old playground at Ridge Ferry Park was underway Monday. The 22-year-old equipment was showing some signs of … Click for complete story.
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Brunswick playground project now installed
This weekend (Saturday, June 27 and Sunday, June 28) volunteers were busy at Brunswick School’s playground completing phase two of their … Click for complete story.
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Noah’s Park and Playgrounds Installing Brand New Custom Playground at Hennessey Elementary …
Hennessey Public Schools working with Edmond-based playground company, Noah’s Park & Playgrounds to install new custom play structure at … Click for complete story.
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Wingstop takes flight on a charitable natinowide Flavor Tour
In the effort Wingstop is teaming up with local NBA teams and charities along the route to rebuild playgrounds and basketball courts that will provide … Click for complete story.
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Shore Thing: Bayview Park playground
There are a lot of great playgrounds at the Shore, but this one on Long Beach Island stands out. A quick look at the sign tells visitors that the … Click…
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