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Deptford’s ‘hallowed ground’: playground near war memorial stirs controversy
A park in Deptford has once again become the source of controversy as residents and officials debate whether a playground on the property … Click for complete story.
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Initiative to rebuild distressed city playgrounds underway
Ramon Rivera and Isabel Castro, students at Escuela Verde, are excited to be part of the planning process for the revitalization of Arlington Heights … Click for complete story.
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Endowment helps fund additional playgrounds
The Celestine Park will also see additions to their playground including a bridge to connect new and existing equipment and overall, improve … Click for complete story.
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Repairing city’s deteriorated playgrounds
The work will be done thanks to the MKE Plays program, which aims to transform 12 of the city’s most deteriorated playgrounds into models of local … Click for complete story.
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Three Tri-City playgrounds with the most sex offenders living nearby
TRI-CITIES, Wash. — The idea of free range parenting has more people sending their kids to the playground alone. But the number of sex offenders … Click for complete story.
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Joplin Memorial Half Marathon organizers pledge $100000 for autism center
“We’ll donate $100,000 over the next three years for playgrounds at the center. We hope to make a difference in the lives of the kids there and their … Click for…
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City seeks help designing a new Libbey Park playground
The two recreation facilities Ojai kids use the most, Sarzotti Park and the playground at Libbey Park, will both be getting much-needed updates over … Click for complete story.
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Playspace pilot plays pivotal role
Children in a London borough are taking part in a pilot programme aimed at demonstrating the impact that active playspaces in school playgrounds … Click for complete story.
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Milwaukee to upgrade playgrounds in worst shape
Amanda Sheriff, an ambassador with Milwaukee Police Department, holds one of the renderings for new playgrounds at some of the city’s most … Click for complete story.
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Cole Elementary in Norwell may close playground after complaint
“If she does use it, she is risking hurting herself,” Faherty said, noting that the playground also contains no accessible structures. “She’s a very … Click for complete story.
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NYS parks worth a daytrip to see
Amenities: Biking, cabins, campsites, fishing, food, hiking, hunting, nature center, nature trails, playgrounds, playing fields, showers, swimming beach, … Click for complete story.
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Top 5 playground hazards
Most parents could agree playgrounds are a place where kids are safe to be kids. But hidden playground hazards could make a trip to the playground … Click for complete story.
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Day Care Report: 21 violations for 1 day care
Rodent droppings, dangerous playgrounds and overheated facilities are a few of the violations that one local day care received during its latest … Click for complete story.
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Breathe A Little Easier – New Smoking Ban That Applies to Patios, Parks and Playgrounds Will …
If you’re enjoying a meal on a bar or restaurant patio this summer, the local Health Unit is serving up a reminder that you’ll be able to do so without ……
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/Pop-Up Adventure Playground, Presented by Children’s Museum Missoula! Click for Details!
Pop-up Adventure Playgrounds use everyday items such as cardboard … Beginning June 18, we will be bringing a Pop-up Adventure Playground to a … Click for complete story.
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Why an Inclusive Playground Benefits All Children
It is following his two siblings around on the playground and participating in their play. “Jancsi is just another kid who wants to participate. It would be … Click for complete…
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LYNN BLEVINS: Does common sense really require a sign?
A sign indicating that the playground area around Lake Harrison is smoke-free would help, I’m sure, but it seemed unbelievable to me that you would … Click for complete story.
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Retired NJ firefighter built 26 playgrounds for Newtown victims. Now his city gets one, too.
ELIZABETH — When Rebecca Kowalski heard about the plan to build a new playground on the city’s waterfront, she cancelled a couple appointments … Click for complete story.
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The playground wars are on
Having more fenced playgrounds might help that segment of parents and carers relax a little. But when the relaxing outweighs the supervising, … Click for complete story.
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Lanesborough Elementary Asking Town To Help Fix Playground
Director of Pupil Services Kimberly Grady says the smaller of the two playgrounds at the Elementary School is under her purview but she has no … Click for complete story.
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Colorful learning at Richfield with new playground
During the past few weeks, volunteers put in countless hours chalking on designs created by Holistic Playgrounds of Chico, and then painting those … Click for complete story.
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40 Years of Nudity on Streets of Sacramento Coming to an End
… of Sacramento ordinance prohibits nudity in parks, waterways, playgrounds and beaches, but allows for public nudity on the sidewalks and streets. Click for complete story.
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Cleveland police officers will be deployed at local rec centers, playgrounds during summer months
CLEVELAND – Cleveland police officers announced Wednesday that they will be increasing security around Cleveland playgrounds, parks, recreation … Click for complete story.
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Pershing Square Playgrounds Break Ground
Los Angeles City Councilman José Huizar spoke Tuesday, May 12 during a ground breaking ceremony for the two playgrounds at Pershing Square. Click for complete story.
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Silverhill area residents get promise of new playground from school board, city
The community surrounding Silverhill Park will get a new playground on the site after an agreement was struck between the Toronto District School … Click for complete story.
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Sevierville Unveiling New Inclusive Playground Design
The City of Sevierville Department of Parks and Recreation announces the design unveiling for the new inclusive playground will be held tomorrow, … Click for complete story.
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LIVE 10 a.m.: Cleveland City Council briefed on recreation center safety, security
CLEVELAND – Cleveland police officials announced a plan to increase security at the city’s playgrounds, parks, recreation centers and pools during … Click for complete story.
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City backs ‘Young Lungs At Play’ initiative
The initiative assists municipalities in designating parks, playgrounds and recreation fields tobacco-free. ChesPenn and CYI provided the City of … Click for complete story.
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Two Hyde Park playground renovations complete, with third on the way
Earlier this month, the Park District reopened the playgrounds at Burnham Park, 5491 S. Lake Shore Dr., and Spruce Playlot Park, 5337 S. Blackstone … Click for complete story.
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Apollo Tyres goes the distance to create playground for village children
The tyre maker recently inaugurated two ‘Go the Distance’ playgrounds in Southern India which were created using worn-out or end-of-life tyres (ELT). Click for complete story.
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