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Programs and PartnershipsDoctors are Prescribing Park Visits to Boost Patient Health

To continue to draw awareness to the impact of the outdoors on individual health, doctors across the country are issuing park prescriptions to their patients.

Community Giving Initiatives Porter Corp kicked off a fundraiser to benefit Ready For School

In late July, Porter Corp kicked off a fundraiser to benefit Ready For School, a local non-profit agency dedicated to child wellness and school readiness.

Funding FlashesSupport Active Transportation Today!

The House Appropriations Committee recently approved a fiscal year 2018 spending bill that eliminates all funding for the TIGER grant program.

NewsletterSummer 2017 Newsletter

Check out what's new at PlayCore for Summer 2017.

ResearchHow Cities are Improving Low-Income Access to Parks

Urban outdoor recreation spaces are limited and often require a drive. It's often hardest for those living in low-income neighborhoods to access parks.

Projects of DistinctionPower of play: Kids use creativity, science to race pushcarts

To increase kids' interest in science, technology, engineering, and math, the Children’s Discovery Museum in Normal, IL hosted a pushcart derby race.

Industry News Americans Engagement with Parks Survey

To understand the impact of local parks and recreation, the National Recreation & Park Association surveyed 1,000 American adults.

Industry NewsVirtual Field Trips: Technology connect kids to remote classrooms out in nature

The Washington State Parks Foundation is using video feeds to virtually transport students to far-away places they'd otherwise never experience.

National Demonstration Site NetworkPlayCore Recognizes Steve Carli Park Playground

New playground in Santa Clara, CA creates a space to promote active play.