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Playground politics set up a generation for life in a bubble
It’s difficult for those who grew up playing on rusty, jagged playground slides that either melted young legs into the sun-heated metal or threw the child … Click for complete story.
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S.F. school yards opens up for weekend play
Every Friday, thousands of students pour out of San Francisco schools — and for the next two days the playground swings, slides and basketball … Click for complete story.
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24 Hour Fitness Room, Some Paid Utilities, 2 Playgrounds, Picnic area
Move-in within 10 days of the application date and get your rent lower to $649.00 for the first year!!!! Don’t miss out on this great special!!! Peters Creek … Click for…
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Pittsburgh considering legislation to ban drone activity from city parks, playgrounds
Pittsburgh wants to restrict drones and other airborne activity from city parks and playgrounds citing privacy and safety concerns. City Council … Click for complete story.
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Volunteers construct sensory playground at Plainfield’s Lions Park
To donate to The Wonderland at Lions Park, go to http://www.wonderlandparkct.org. The group will also accept donations at the Wonderland Fall … Click for complete story.
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NYC Pledges $135 Million towards Renovating Parks in ‘At-Need’ Neighborhoods
-by Yuliya Geikhman, Staff Writer; Image: New York City’s parks and playgrounds will be getting an upgrade. (Image Source: Lars Plougmann … Click for complete story.
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City to Fund $5.6M Overhaul of Bloomingdale Playground
UPPER WEST SIDE — The city will fund a full $5.59 million renovation of Bloomingdale Playground as part of a citywide initiative to increase its … Click for complete story.
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Playground to be built
The new playground will help to enhance the park assets while providing a safe place for local children to play, exercise, and build social skills. Click for complete story.
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Many city playgrounds nearing end of lifespan
Playground equipment will be removed at Lynden Hills, Conklin, Andrew Pate and Florence Buchanan parks following based on recommendation of a … Click for complete story.
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Art in Plain Sight: Schwiebert Riverfront Park and the Davenport Skatepark
Playgrounds can be innovative, bold environments with intriguing sculptural forms: their colors bright and exciting; their designs active – imprinted with … Click for complete story.
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Missoula City Council approves construction for new playgrounds
The city council approved the construction of new playgrounds at ten park sites in Missoula. The cost of the project will not exceed over $214,000. Click for complete story.
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Plenty of hands, funds build playground for special needs kids
Spreading mulch around the new All Abilities Playground at Rotary’s Camp Florida are Rotary Club of New Tampa members, from left, Lesley Zajac, … Click for complete story.
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Two playgrounds for all abilities set to officially open this week
Two all-inclusive playgrounds will officially open to the public this weekend after months of planning, raising money and then building. Click for complete story.
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Child’s play, with a purpose
The sorority has adopted and maintained the playground at Chicago Avenue and Linden Street since March, and Tuesday was their last day until … Click for complete story.
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Coach calls for ‘inclusive’ playgrounds
A DISABLED coach at Oxford City Football Club has urged schools to do more to make the playground an inclusive place. Ibrar Khan, 35, from Cowley … Click for complete story.
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San José hosts international short film fest
The 12 days of the international program include five during which films are presented at the eight “playgrounds,” five during which a selection of the … Click for complete story.
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Dilapidated playground lent a friendly hand
West Portal Playground is the only public green space in the Portola and 19th Avenue corridor. The Friends of West Portal Playground have secured … Click for complete story.
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Carmarthenshire County Council to put 96 parks up for grabs – with 29 listed in Llanelli
A shocking list of 96 parks, playgrounds and patches of land up for grabs around the county has been made public with a deadline of March 31 for … Click for…
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City making progress on comfort stations, playgrounds at city parks
The comfort station at Ehukai Beach Park was refurbished thanks to a nearly $40,000 donation of World Surf League and the Triple Crown of Surfing. Click for complete story.
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Elephant Armour System disinfects germy playgrounds safely
A Valley grandfather was so concerned about germy play areas that he came up with a safe system to take indoor playground equipment from danger … Click for complete story.
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School Playgrounds Are Changing In An Absurd Way, And Kids Are Angry About It
Kids and parents involved in two Minnesota schools are petitioning the school system to let “free play” at recess remain truly free. Children said recess … Click for complete story.
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Elroy teacher spearheads drive to update school playground
To make a donation toward building a new playground at Elroy Elementary, go to the GoFundMe page for the project at gofundme.com/fx56njp8. Click for complete story.
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Counterpoint: No, playground consultants are NOT against fun
In response to “New turf for consultants: playgrounds” (Oct. 4), I would like to provide some clarification around the mission of our organization. Click for complete story.
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Ashford Park getting new playground equipment beginning October 12
Brookhaven, GA, October 6, 2015 – The Post Reports – Ashford Park will be getting new playground equipment beginning on October 12th. The City … Click for complete story.
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Joe DiMaggio Playground Set To Open Nov. 14th
Neighbors and media got a sneak peek at North Beach’s new Joe DiMaggio Playground this morning. City officials, including Mayor Ed Lee and … Click for complete story.
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New Brighton partners with Kids Around the World for playground replacement
This past July, three vendors presented two designs to the parks commission for the playground’s replacement. Each vendor was given specified … Click for complete story.
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Delta, KaBOOM! Continue Building Play-Filled Future for Atlanta Kids on Hands on Atlanta Day
The new playground will offer a safe and accessible place to play for more than 550 students at KIPP STRIVE Primary School, which is located on the … Click for complete…
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New police powers aim to protect Darwen playgrounds from vandal attacks
FOLLOWING a series of vandal attacks on Darwen’s playgrounds a new radical approach to preventing further violence is being considered. The town … Click for complete story.
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Norwell schools seek money for playgrounds
NORWELL – Norwell schools are asking the Community Preservation Committee for $212,000 for construction and resurfacing at the Cole and Vinal … Click for complete story.
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Does Your Kid Really Need a Recess Coach?
The playground consultants assume that these skills emerge as readily from playing a game of, say, Duck Duck Goose that was organized by an adult … Click for complete story.
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