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National Demonstration Site NetworkFrame Park is the First National Demonstration Site to be Awarded Four NDS Designations

​Frame Park in Waukesha, Wisconsin is the first National Demonstration Site to be awarded four designations.

BlogHealth Benefits of Nature and Fresh Air for Outdoor Adult Fitness Parks

Outdoor Adult Fitness Parks provide a unique set of exercise benefits, and are in an important link to exercise, nature, and health.

BlogCase Study: Yappy hour and more, putting the FUN in fundraising

"It's more than just the dogs having fun...Are the people having fun with one another? It's about people socializing and interacting."

BlogPlay and Nature

Combining play with NATURE can amplify the positive effects that both have on human well-being.

BlogSummer Activity: Cling to Your Color

This activity allows children to use a six elements of play and get creative

Case StudiesCase Study: Standard Structures Create Seating Solution

The bleachers featured at Ripken Experience in Pigeon Forge provide adequate seating, while preserving the open sight lines throughout the facility.

BlogEnhancing the User Experience with Playground Surfacing

Playground surfacing options offer a vast array of opportunities to infuse play value into the overall design of the environment.

BlogPlaying Together as a Family

There are a variety of ways that families can be physically active together. Consider these suggestions for promoting a lifestyle of play.

BlogSummer Activity: Playground Story Time

In this playful activity, children get to use their imagination is reenact their favorite stories on the playground.