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Student-painted tiles to decorate Gardere office

These, along with the tiles painted by dozens more children, will be used to decorate a BREC playground going up at Hartley-Vey Park next door to … more info…

Kids may be more likely to use customized playgrounds

“Providing playgrounds . . . that provide a motivating and socially safe play environment will increase physical activity and will have – little but relevant … more info…

Two Hawaii playgrounds among U.S. top 50

The playgrounds were ranked by the Early Childhood Education Zone on a list of the 50 Best Playgrounds in America, released Monday after …

Super Safe Playground Surfaces Still Not Safe Enough for Fans of More Regulations

The idea that suddenly we need to resurface all the playgrounds in America does strike me as strange. Children are not dying right and left on …

Edible playground gets cash boost

Trees for Cities chief executive Sharon Johnson said: “This project will promote the school’s Edible Playground as an essential part of their community …

Inga Saffron’s Dream Playground Exists! It’s Just in California

Inga Saffron’s running commentary on Philly’s changing landscape took a playful turn last week as she called for a diversion from “the playground in a …

Free outdoor screening series to bring family-friendly taste of Hollywood to New Orleans …

As has become tradition, the series will bring free outdoor screenings of recent family films to playgrounds throughout the city most Friday nights — and …

Hoons using rail line reserves as personal playgrounds, putting lives in jeopardy

HOONS targeting reserves beside railway lines should back off and stop their reckless conduct, says the union representing train drivers. “This type of …

The Isabella Peatfield Memorial Fund gets a book boost from primary schoolchildren

The charity gives support to its children on a regular basis and has installed one of the Isabella Playgrounds there. This is also the site of the new …

$200000 challenge grant kicks off playground drive

“The playground is currently 22 years old; it’s served its useful life,” said Catherine Scatterday. “We’re ready to revitalize it and bring an all-inclusive, …

Andersonville Playground To Receive Upgrades Through Chicago Plays! Program

Andersonville Playground, 5233 N. Ashland Ave., will get an activity clubhouse, among other upgrades. Construction is slated for spring. View Full …

Seoul Re-Opens Two Pet Playgrounds

2 (Korea Bizwire) — Seoul re-opened two city-run pet playgrounds, at Sangam World Cup Park and Seoul Children’s Grand Park, on March 1.

City Comptroller Calls On Parks Dept. To Make Playgrounds Safer

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — New York City’s playgrounds are getting more dangerous for kids, according to New York City Comptroller Scott …

Report: BK leads city in playground injuries

The report, released by comptroller Scott Stringer, evaluated the safety of hundreds of playgrounds throughout the city. With 209 cases, Brooklyn had …

School raising money for natural playground

“There’s a lot of research on natural playgrounds to show that it enhances their imagination. You’re not actually giving them the stuff to do, it’s more …

$80662 for city playgrounds

Playground programming aims to enhance opportunities within neighborhoods and built partnerships between schools and area residents.

Letter of the Week: Sports fields and playgrounds made of ground rubber are a threat

It seems as if only the medical community cares about crumb rubber being used on sporting fields and playgrounds. These new fields located …

119 candidates file for 27 local government positions

A total of 119 candidates, the largest number since 2002 (also 119), filed their nomination documents by the 4:00pm deadline for 27 positions on Vancouver City Council, the Park Board,…

City marks Homelessness Action Week – October 12-18

Come out to a series of events and initiatives that benefit the homeless and raise awareness of homelessness issues at the ninth annual Homelessness Action Week from October 12-18.

City opens eight advance voting locations 280% increase in advance voting hours

Over the last two election cycles, the City has worked to enhance the availability of opportunities to vote in advance of an election through incremental increases in advance polls.

City co-funds new pilot program to develop innovative social change projects

Nominations for the 2014 Vancouver civic election now open

City and partners announce plan to open Technology and Social Innovation Centre

City of Vancouver to challenge Canadian Pacific Railway action on Arbutus corridor

David Stouck wins 2014 Book Award for Arthur Erickson biography

Gastown Steam Clock undergoes repairs

Thanksgiving holiday closures

Daycamps at community centres fill up quickly as teachers’ strike continues

Vancouver Park Board and local community centre associations have almost doubled the number of day camps and special programs for children during the BC Teachers’ strike.

Windbreaks at outdoor pools save money and reduce goosebumps

Learn how an energy conservation initiative at Kitsilano Pool and Second Beach Pool in Stanley Park has significantly reduced greenhouse emissions.

Vancouver community centres offer programming as teachers’ strike threatens to continue

Vancouver Park Board community centres are responding to the BC Teachers’ Federation summer-long strike that threatens to continue into the fall.