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CBS 19 Investigates: Are ETX playgrounds safe?
Playgrounds at all of Longview’s parks are inspected monthly–in line with what … “For the most part, your playground injuries are a result of somebody … Click for complete story.
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Adults largely responsible for kids getting emergency care for playground injuries
Playgrounds are filled with fun and traditionally, with eagle-eyed adults … to take dangerous risks on the playground, like sliding down backwards, … Click for complete story.
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Playgrounds up for debate in council long term plan
A proposal to get rid of 25 playgrounds in Invercargill and Bluff is expected to be one of the hot topics in the Invercargill City Council’s long term plan … Click…
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Cellphones may distract parents while children play at parks
(Reuters Health) – Cellphones are one of the most common distractions for caregivers to overcome while supervising children at playgrounds, new … Click for complete story.
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TEMECULA: New playgrounds for Sam Hicks, Nicolas Road parks
Kids play in Margarita Community Park on Thursday, February 26, 2015. The first inclusive playground in Temecula, a gated-facility that includes a … Click for complete story.
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Nelson City Council proposes $600000 for a playground in Rutherford Park
The Nelson City Council has put $614,000 aside for a brand-new playground in Rutherford Park in its long term plan, and it is hoping to secure extra … Click for complete…
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Elmhurst’s East End Park playground survives for now
ELMHURST – The Elmhurst Park District board unanimously voted Wednesday to keep the existing East End Park playground until they determine it is … Click for complete story.
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Are Cell-Phone-Distracted Parents Really Endangering Kids at the Playground?
Basically, Milanaik and her researchers observed parent-child pairs at a bunch of playgrounds in New York to gauge the parents’ level of distraction … Click for complete story.
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Pupils receive funding for ‘edible playground’ healthy eating programme
Berrymede Junior School, in Osborne Road, has been announced as the first of 10 Edible Playground flagship schools to receive support from players … Click for complete story.
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Inclusive Playground Makes Playtime Magical For Kids Of All Abilities
The Magical Bridge Playground has everything a kid could want from a playscape. There are giant slides, a jungle gym, musical instruments, swings … Click for complete story.
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BJP opposes construction of Bhavans in playgrounds
BJP floor leader Dr K Lakshman has strongly opposed the decision of State Government to construction Telangana Kalabharati in NTR Stadium … Click for complete story.
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Fundraiser for Saugus parks and playgrounds
Come out for some laughs and spirits to help raise money for the Friends of Saugus Parks and Playgrounds on Sunday, May 17 at Giggles Comedy … Click for complete story.
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Saugus parks/playgrounds cleanup day planned
The Friends of Saugus Parks and Playgrounds has organized a cleanup day and a fundraiser as momentum builds to improve rundown recreational … Click for complete story.
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Canadians bring joy to Prickly Pole
Outgoing principal Eunice Blake-Brown cuts the ribbon to officially open the playground while students and members of SMILE and The Power To Be … Click for complete story.
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Morris parks getting in shape after long winter
Last week marked National Park Safety Week as declared by the National Program for Playground Safety (NPPS) www.playgroundsafety.org, … Click for complete story.
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One Playground Renovation Underway, More to Come
The first phase of a $2.75 million renovation of Dome Playground in Borough Park, Brooklyn officially started on Thursday morning. Kevin Jeffrey … Click for complete story.
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OUR VIEW: The true cost of a weed-free, green field
“Pesticides may help make our lawns and playgrounds look attractive, but they contain ingredients that have been linked to cancer, neurological … Click for complete story.
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Hannah’s Playground closer to becoming a reality
Hannah had cerebral palsy and developmental delays, and spent much of her childhood using a wheelchair. She wanted to play on playgrounds and … Click for complete story.
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Adult playgrounds: A glance at sex toys
I felt like a kid in a candy store. They came in different shapes and sizes and my options seemed endless. It was a playground full of enticing … Click for…
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Toa Payoh East marks SG50 at iconic playground
SINGAPORE — A quiet spot on most days, the iconic Red Dragon playground in Toa Payoh East saw residents of all ages descend on its grounds … Click for complete story.
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Volunteers build a new playground at Dykstra Park
Volunteers go to work Saturday, erecting a new playground at Auburn’s Dykstra Park. The new playground was made possible by a national grant … Click for complete story.
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Bank Muscat presents green playground to Al Khutum Team in Fanja
Bank Muscat handed over a green playground developed as part of the Green Sports initiative to Al Khutum Team in Fanja in the wilayat of Bid Bid, … Click for complete…
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Cheshire gets three new playgrounds
CHESHIRE — Once school lets out, local youngsters will have more time to play on three brand-new playgrounds. Director of Parks and Recreation … Click for complete story.
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New approach, life for east Modesto playground
Several dozen families turned out Saturday to celebrate the reopening of the Lakewood Park playground in east Modesto after volunteers from the … Click for complete story.
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Senator Kennedy wants Connecticut to ban the use of dangerous pesticides on public playgrounds
Senator Ted Kennedy Jr. talks with Branford’s Director of Recreation Alex Palluzzi. Palluzzi has not used dangerous pesticides on public playgrounds … Click for complete story.
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Students turn out to renew Worcester playgrounds
Volunteers Moritz Schmid, left, and Shuvo Dutta install a playground at Chandler Community School as part of Working for Worcester Service Day on … Click for complete story.
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Corps campgrounds, picnic area to open Friday
Shower/restroom facilities, dump stations, swim beach, playgrounds, park attendant, and boat ramp with courtesy dock and security lighting are also … Click for complete story.
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Foresters, KaBOOM! and volunteers bring families together with new playground at Kittredge Park
ATLANTA, April 25, 2015 /PRNewswire/ – The Atlanta community was revitalized today thanks to a new playground built at Kittredge Park. In less than … Click for complete story.
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Cell phones distract parents watching kids on playgrounds
There was a time seeing a parent pushing their kid on a playground swingset looked cute, leading people to wistfully want their childhood back. Click for complete story.
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Parents Using Smartphones At Playgrounds Can Place Children At Risk For Injury
But while we may understand that smartphones are a continual source of distraction, their impact on parental supervision in the playground is less … Click for complete story.
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