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BlogWhy is Maintenance Important?

Well-maintained playground equipment can help children to develop cognitively, physically, communicatively, socially, and emotionally in a safer environment.

BlogPlayground Maintenance Checklists

Maintenance of your playground is a critical part to successful usage of the space.

BlogThe Science of Play: Is There a Beginning Moment When Play is Recognizable?

Play actually begins to have an effect on a child even before birth, at least indirectly.

National Demonstration Site NetworkPocono Raceway opens NASCAR's First Inclusion National Demonstration Site

Pocono Raceway in Long Pond, Pa. opens NASCAR's first inclusive playground.

BlogHistory of Playground Surfacing

Ever since playgrounds were first developed in American cities as a reaction to the industrialization of America, people have been concerned with playground saf

BlogDevelopmental Benefits of Natural Play Environments

Leading child development and nature centers have created natural/built, indoor/outdoor programs and environments emphasizing experiential, hands-on learning.

BlogSustainability: Building Community through Playful Pathway Networks

Playful pathways expand and support use by children and families. How can we ensure long-term sustainability through best practice design?

Case StudiesPathways for Play Case Study: Riverpoint Park, Chattanooga, Tenn.

Chattanooga’s unique riverfront story has been recognized internationally as a series of successful public and private endeavors.