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Jumping for playground
The personal trainer and owner of The Workshop last week spearheaded a jump-a-thon event, which raised money for a playground initiative. Click for complete story.
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What parents should know before children swim in a public pool or hot tub
“No one should get sick or hurt when visiting a public pool, hot tub, or water playground,” said Beth Bell, M.D., M.P.H., director of CDC’s National … Click for complete story.
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1800 Volunteers Build New Berlin Wheelchair-Friendly Playground
New Berlin -. Close to 2000 volunteers are coming together this week to build a new playground in Malone Park — one that is accessible to all kids and … Click…
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Knoxville named a 2016 Playful City USA community
Over the past year, Knoxville opened three new playgrounds, including the fully accessible Hank Rapeé Playground in Lakeshore Park, the KaBOOM! Click for complete story.
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Knoxville picked as a 2016 Playful City USA Community by nonprofit
Three KABOOM! playgrounds have been built in Knoxville so far, the release said. The national recognition program is celebrating its 10th anniversary … Click for complete story.
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Thousands of public pools, hot tubs closed due to serious violations
“No one should get sick or hurt when visiting a public pool, hot tub, or water playground,” said Beth Bell, M.D., M.P.H., director of CDC’s National … Click for complete story.
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New playground opens at Winged Deer Park
The Johnson City Parks and Recreation Department hosted a ribbon cutting for the new playground at Winged Deer Park’s Athletic Complex, located … Click for complete story.
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Planners: Starkville must expand park system for future growth
Developing these facilities and utilizing space-sharing agreements with Starkville-Oktibbeha Consolidated School District playgrounds will allow … Click for complete story.
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Nonprofit launches campaign to build playgrounds in Flint
FLINT, Mich. (AP) – A North Carolina-based nonprofit seeks to build playgrounds in Flint for children coping with the city’s lead-contaminated water … Click for complete story.
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Playground Equipment 2
Every year, in the EU 28 Member States, are taking place more than 135.000 injuries to 0-14 years children involving playground equipment, shows … Click for complete story.
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Beautifully landscaped grounds, Dog park, Swimming pool, Playgrounds
A1A Floor Plans: $99 move in bundle (covers admin, app fees and waived security deposit) All other vacant homes: $199 move in bundle (covers … Click for complete story.
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County officials plan dog park, other improvements at Cedar Creek Park
“We would make them destination playgrounds — more upscale than regular playgrounds — ones that people would be willing to travel a distance to,” … Click for complete story.
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Huntington recognized as Playful City
Lori Wolfe/The Herald-Dispatch Students from Spring Hill Elementary School play at the playground while attending a press conference on … Click for complete story.
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Common council passes smoking ban for city parks, playgrounds
UTICA, NY– Smokers will no longer be able light up a cigarette in Utica city parks or playgrounds, after new legislation was passed on Wednesday … Click for complete story.
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Concerns grow over museums becoming playgrounds for children
(ECNS) — Sometimes encouraged by unruly parents, Chinese museums seem to be in danger of becoming playgrounds for children, posing growing … Click for complete story.
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Monster playground will scar Mooney’s Bay waterfront, protesters say
Liz Elton, who organized Wednesday’s, protest does pull ups at Sue Holloway fitness park to protest city’s plan to build mega-playground in Mooney’s … Click for complete story.
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Utica council votes to prohibit smoking at playgrounds, youth events
“Whether it be indoor or outdoor, I think it’s extremely important especially near playgrounds (and) youth events … that limiting the amount of smoke … Click for complete story.
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Drop Zone, LiveWire and Vortex to be added to county parks
Kids may not get the chance to slide down a firehouse pole, but playground equipment manufacturers found a way to simulate that experience, just … Click for complete story.
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Franklin honored for playgrounds, parks
The city of Franklin is being recognized for its playgrounds and parks for the seventh time. Franklin is one of 257 communities receiving the distinction … Click for complete story.
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4 Community Playgrounds, Pet Friendly, 3 Sparking Pools
Take a look at us NOW! Newly transformed and amazing!! Nestled in the neighborhood of Foothill Farms rests the quiet and friendly community of … Click for complete story.
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Roaring support needed for future Waimauku playground
“We’re still happy to develop the playground a little bit further,” Hilditch says. “We’re now including shade areas, tables and chairs in the concept. Click for complete story.
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Fundraiser for local playground
On any given day, you can ride by most local school playgrounds in our area and children are there playing with their families. The playground at … Click for complete story.
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Life-changing playground opens in Wauseon
Most of the children at New Horizons Academy at Sara’s Garden aren’t able to play on many of the playgrounds around the region.They now have one … Click for complete story.
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Henderson Recognized As ‘Playful City USA’
The 24 public spaces maintained by the city offer several playgrounds, a golf course, a swimming pool (with wading pool, water slide and waterfall), … Click for complete story.
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It’s a playground that’s available to everyone
WHEELING, W.Va. — All day Wednesday, people gathered at Heritage Port to build a new playground for every kid in the Ohio Valley. Click for complete story.
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City elementary school turns to crowd-sourcing to fund new playground
Having fun on the slide, flying on the swings, or playing on the monkey bars is what a playground is supposed to look like, but not at Glenmount … Click for…
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Eagles swoop in to build playground at Northeast Philly school
A barren, concrete lot at a Northeast Philadelphia school was transformed Wednesday into a cheery play area with new playground equipment and a … Click for complete story.
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Why playground injuries are on the rise
From 2005 to 2013, the number of children treated for TBIs related to playground injuries climbed from 23 per 100,000 children to 48 per 100,000 … Click for complete story.
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Playgrounds Risky Trend!
This Used To Be My Playground! It was for a weekend at Kekuli Campground with my kids. It’s a great more modern playground, but not as”risky” as … Click for complete…
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Tyumen researchers suggest recommendations for inclusive playground designing
MOSCOW, May 18. /TASS/. For the first time in Russia, a tandem team from the chair of Landscape Design and from International Center of Inclusion … Click for complete story.
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