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Genius: Italy’s toy libraries
That’s because here in Florence — like all over Italy — you’re never far from an indoor playground. The concept is called a “ludoteca,” which translates … Click for complete story.
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Parent power: Wanstead Playground Association put order in for new equipment
It’s been a good couple of weeks for the Wanstead Playground Association (WPA) – a group of parents with a mission to refurbish Christ Church … Click for complete story.
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Councillor attacks Royal Borough’s play area maintenance
Councillor Claire Stretton, principal member for culture and communities, said: “Our playgrounds are visually inspected daily with a technical … Click for complete story.
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Voluntary smoking ban launched in Surrey playgrounds
“Playgrounds should be places where children can enjoy healthy physical activity, out in the fresh air. “The more children see adults smoking, the … Click for complete story.
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Playground Design Approved For Civic Center
Grand Traverse County Parks & Recreation commissioners approved a design for a new playground for the Grand Traverse County Civic Center … Click for complete story.
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New playground will accommodate all
PARA announced plans to build the playground Thursday. The playground, which will cost $1 million, will be the largest of its kind in the state. Click for complete story.
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Northwest Suburban, Bedroom Community to Reno
With two baseball fields, Hilltop Park holds many youth baseball games. Along with the fields, Hilltop Park also has picnic areas and a playground. Click for complete story.
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Video: Anaheim kids help design new playground for park
Kristen Karcsh, right, a team leader from KaBOOM! works with an Abraham Lincoln Elementary School on possible playground designs for the park … Click for complete story.
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Vote for 13 Uptown Sites to Receive $1M in Public Funding
UPTOWN — Marble Hill Playground, the Dyckman Houses basketball courts and JHS 143 are just a few of the projects and sites vying to secure … Click for complete story.
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Parents Get Creative to Pay for Playground
The Bismarck school district plans to rip out about half of the playground … The district says this is how they’ve payed for new playgrounds for many … Click for complete…
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At This New NYC Playground, Kids Will Be Free To Do Almost Anything They Want
Adventure playgrounds are an antidote to over-parenting. Maybe that’s why they’re uncommon in the U.S.. <p>Their role is to let the kids do basically … Click for complete story.
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Children fundraising for splinter-free school playground
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) — We’re following up on some determined students hoping to bring a new playground to Mountain View Elementary … Click for complete story.
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Handicap accessible playground opening June 30th
The new playground will be where the old one was, near Jackson Elementary and the public swimming pool, in Medford, Oregon, Thursday, March … Click for complete story.
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Day Care Center on Woods Drive Will Have 2 Playgrounds
The playground for preschool kids will be 60 feet by 60 feet and take up much of an existing landscaped area north of the building. The playground for … Click for…
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Downers Grove District 58 approves handicapped-accessible playground at Hillcrest Elementary
DOWNERS GROVE – Hillcrest Elementary School fourth-grader Owen Chaidez soon may have a playground on which he can join his classmates. Click for complete story.
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Louisiana state parks water playgrounds to open for spring season
The playgrounds are open Tuesday – Sunday, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., from April 1 through October 31, and are available at no additional charge to … Click for complete…
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2 Fun Filled Playgrounds, Large Kitchens w/Full Appliance Package
Rent, Reserve & Save! Call About our Specials!! Your Pets are Welcome Catonsville’s Premier Two Bedroom Community Call Now: Melvin Park … Click for complete story.
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Local volunteer helping to transform school grounds in Fife
What started off as a hobby to help local schools transform their concrete playgrounds, has turned into almost a full-time job for Kirkcaldy man Les … Click for complete story.
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Building parking lot on playground space a short-sighted move
One of the best views driving down the street in Coalhurst is seeing the children playing in the playground. I understand that the piece of equipment … Click for complete story.
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Bega Park officially opened
INSPECTING THE GROUNDS: Seven-year-old Jemimah Bell of Bega checks out the playground at Bega Park after it was officially opened on March … Click for complete story.
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Glen Ridge playground proposal awaits council’s approval
The rendering shows two playgrounds in one, with one sector for preschoolers (ages 2-5), and another sector for children ages 5 through 12. Click for complete story.
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Pleasant Ridge, Ferndale schools collaborate on playground
“One thing our parents had identified is there were no handicapped-accessible playgrounds, and a number of students and residents have kids that … Click for complete story.
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Waltham councilors vie for park in crammed South Side
Green space and playgrounds are hard to come by in Waltham’s South Side neighborhood. Some city councilors are trying to change that, securing … Click for complete story.
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Waimate playgrounds, cemeteries and swimming off-limits to drones
Drone operators now cannot fly their craft over Waimate council cemeteries, playgrounds, occupied camp sites or within 10 metres of the boundaries … Click for complete story.
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DNREC awards $1.29 million to parks
The town of Millville received $200,000 to purchase 4.9 acres for a park with two playgrounds for ages 2-5 and 6-12, a fitness trail, community center, … Click for complete story.
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And the survey says: Berkeley is on the right track
There was less outright support for improvements to parks, playgrounds and open space; renovating recreation and senior centers; improving shelters … Click for complete story.
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Shrinking playgrounds deprive children of outdoor activities | Amritsar NYOOOZ
The city does have playgrounds like Gandhi Ground and others related to individual educational institutions, but their distance from most of the … Click for complete story.
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Fort Worth’s First Senior Playground Coming?
As outreach and advocacy director for AARP, Carmel Snyder represents a population that rarely makes waves in Fort Worth City Hall. While limited … Click for complete story.
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As a Tribute to Her Son, She Builds Accessible Playgrounds to Give Every Child the Chance to Play
In addition to their grief, the prospect of raising a child with disabilities opened their eyes to the fact that there were no truly accessible playgrounds in … Click for complete…
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Stamford’s Sandy Hook playground vandalized
The vandalized toy soldier statue honoring Sandy Hook first grader Jesse Lewis at the West Beach playground that is also dedicated to his memory in … Click for complete story.
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