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Wilson Looking To Add Playground, Skate Plaza To West Yellowstone
It doesn't get much more rural than the town of West
Beyond Just Playing Well With Others
To one who hasn’t spent time working in the playground
Play Planet Playground in Michigan Huge Draw
If a young boy or girl were describing Play Planet,
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September 02, 2010
Childscapes Pitches In To Make Ambitious Marshfield, MA, Playground Project A Reality
Marshfield, MA - Longtime Marshfield resident Bill Eckhardt is thrilled that the opening of Marshfield’s long awaited playground project is approaching. As the proud owner of Marshfield-based Childscapes, which provides one-source solutions for park and playground equipment needs throughout New England,
September 01, 2010
CVS/Pharmacy, Boundless Playgrounds Join The Pepsi Refresh Challenge To Support Children Of All Abilities
Woonsocket, RI – CVS/pharmacy, Boundless Playgrounds and Pepsi are inviting the public to join them as they work together to provide all children with the opportunity to play together in a truly inclusive environment. The partnership is part of the Pepsi Refresh Project, a groundbreaking effort that
August 31, 2010
California’s New Water Conservation Efforts Shine Light On Alternative Landscape Options
Ballico, CA — Recently, California began implementing new water policies that will have broad-reaching effects on the state’s water resources. In order to save water from evaporation, whether it’s been in the agricultural fields of California’s 250 crops or residential yards, alternatives to daily irrigation
August 30, 2010
Human Gnomon Project
Strafford, NH – Thousands of years ago, Sumerians in Mesopotamia used gnomons (a stationary point on the ground) to project shadows from the sun to determine the time of day and year. Sundials are the oldest time measurement device and an ancient relic of science. Learning Structures, Inc., a pioneer
August 27, 2010
No Electronics—Just Plain Fun At New Y Playground
For months, 7-year-old Madison Tucker has wondered what the new playground at the Mukilteo Family YMCA would be like.
August 26, 2010
Requiem For Recess
Many adults have keen memories of elementary-school recess, and lessons learned on the playground: how to form friendships, how to deal with bullies, how to rally imaginary troops and fight fanciful wars, even how to cope with pre-pubescent crushes.
August 25, 2010
Paul Gardner Named General Manager Of RB Rubber
Hal Stuhl, Jr., vice president and COO of the Rubber Group, a division of St. Louis-based Dash Multi-Corp Inc., has announced the appointment of Paul Gardner as General Manager of RB Rubber.
August 24, 2010
Hillcrest Kids Will Bounce On Padded Playgrounds
If a kid happens to fall when jumping off the swings at Hillcrest Elementary School this fall, it may still hurt, but it’s going to hurt a little less.
August 23, 2010
Kool-Aid Invites Fans To “Save Play”
For the past three years, the Kool-Aid soft drink brand has worked with KaBOOM! to build playgrounds where they’re needed most.
August 20, 2010
Legoland Knows The Building Blocks To A Great Waterpark
This summer marked the grand opening of Legoland’s first and only waterpark installation. The 5.5 acre, $12 million addition to the existing family theme park in Carlsbad, CA, is the largest ever at the park.
August 19, 2010
Let’s Go Play!: Non-Profit Organization KaBOOM! Announces List of 118 “Playful City USA” Communities
Washington, D.C. – To ensure children in their communities are active and healthy, 118 cities and towns across the country earned recognition as 2010 Playful City USA communities despite difficult budgetary decisions and park and recreation department funding at its lowest levels in decades.
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July 13, 2010 | Views 403
City of Henderson’s Fifth Skate Park Opened July 8
Henderson, Nev. – The City of Henderson Parks and Recreation Department opened Morrell Skate Park July 8 with councilwoman Gerri Schroder dedicating the skate park.
July 20, 2010 | Views 335
Daily School Recess Improves Classroom Behavior
Bronx, NY — School children who receive more recess behave better and are likely to learn more, according to a large study of third-graders conducted by researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University.
June 09, 2010 | Views 279
Trees, Children And The Canyons Of New York City
If there is a place where children most need the good nourishment of nature, it is probably the heart of the New York City. Entertainer Bette Midler recognized this and early last year joined with The Home Depot Foundation, Arbor Day Foundation and Dimensions Foundation to create New York’s first certified
July 22, 2010 | Views 271
Serious About Child's Play
BERKELEY — Early-childhood researcher and teacher Jane Perry has long promoted schools where children can truly be seen and heard. Even during her final week as a campus employee, Perry wanted to be interviewed on the playground of the Harold E. Jones Child Study Center, where kids run, play, and make
June 22, 2010 | Views 203
Abu Dhabi To Build 120 Playgrounds For Children
Abu Dhabi - Children in Abu Dhabi will have more playgrounds soon thanks a new project announced by the municipality of Abu Dhabi city.
June 18, 2010 | Views 182
Voice Of Play, A Play Advocacy Initiative, Launches National Play Week June 20-26, Encouraging Americans To Get Out And Play
Harrisburg, PA – The Voice of Play, a public outreach initiative to educate families and communities about the importance of outdoor free play for kids, is encouraging Americans to get outside and play during National Play Week June 20-26. Outdoor free play has many important benefits to children of
July 23, 2010 | Views 134
Former City Of Houston Official Offers Tips For Park Supervisors
The parks and recreation professional credited with the development of the City of Houston's maintenance program for its 260-plus park sites has released a list of essential tips for park supervisors.
July 27, 2010 | Views 132
Playground Surfacing Basics: What We All Need to Know
This month we’ll talk a little bit about "Playground Surfacing." As we all know, in today’s market, the customer has several different choices in playground surfacing. Surfacing manufacturers have invested a great deal of research, dollars and time in pursuit of better surfacing products and to their
August 05, 2010 | Views 120
NRPA Presents New Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) Logo
NRPA is committed to creating an identity for its Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) program that reflects the needs of the practitioners to increase professionalism and demonstrate competency in their core skills.
July 19, 2010 | Views 118
KaBOOM Names Imagination Playground In A Box Competition Winners
KaBOOM has announced the winners of the Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Imagination Playground in a Box Competition.
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