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May 16, 2012
Community Action Provides Opportunities For All
Every citizen wants the community they live in to be responsive to their needs. In Belton, MO, quick and positive reaction of the parks and recreation department to the pleas of a family show the tremendous effect that a community can have on its citizens and its social capital.
May 15, 2012
Parks And Rec Tops Tourism List
The staff of Austin's Department of Parks, Recreation and Forestry won this year's “Tourism’s Toplist” award for its contributions to local tourism.
May 14, 2012
Public Playground Accessibility Checklist – No. 3
3. Composite play structures that include a transfer system as a means of access must meet the following criteria (1008.3 Transfer Systems): • Transfer platform height must be between 11-18 inches with clear minimum width of 24 inches and depth of 14 inches • Transfer steps are maximum of 8 inches high and include handholds to aid movement. • Minimum 30 inches by 48 inches transfer space must be provided adjacent to the transfer platform. The 48-inch long minimum dimension of the transfer space shall be centered on and parallel to the 24-inch long minimum side of the transfer platform. The side of the transfer platform serving the transfer space shall be unobstructed.
May 11, 2012
BYO Recreation Announces Acquisition Of Teachers’ School Supply
Saint Augustine, Fla. - BYO Recreation, a leading supplier of playground and recreation equipment, has announced its acquisition of Teachers’ School Supply, Inc (TSS).
May 09, 2012
XGrass Announces Debut Of Playground Xtreme Synthetic Turf
Dalton, GA - XGrass, Inc., a leading full-service supplier of synthetic turf and rubber surfacing, announced the debut of its new revolutionary system, Playground Xtreme. Playground Xtreme is the first safety surfacing to offer technology that reduces static, resists germs and reflects heat, making it the only playground surface available that eliminates the most challenging issues.
May 08, 2012
National Kids To Parks Day Set For May 19
Rockville, MD -- Children, parents and teachers are gearing up for this year's National Kids to Parks Day (KTP), a nationwide day of outdoor play organized by National Park Trust (NPT) in cooperation with a host of national partners including American Academy of Pediatrics, National Education Association, Children's National Medical Center, Boy Scouts of America, U.S. Department of the Interior Youth in the Great Outdoors, Children & Nature Network, America's State Parks and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers among others.
May 07, 2012
Public Playground Accessibility Checklist – No. 2
2. Within the play area, the accessible route must be at least 60 inches wide, with a maximum running slope of 1:16, a maximum cross slope of 1:48 and a minimum of 80 inches overhead clearance. For small play areas of less than 1000 square feet in total size, the accessible route must be at least 44 inches wide, with a maximum running slope of 1:16, a maximum cross slope of 1:48 and a minimum of 80 inches overhead clearance. (1008.2 Accessible Routes, 1008.2.4 Clear Width, 1008.2.5 Ramps).
May 04, 2012
Los Angeles Playground Advances GameTime's Legacy, Leadership In Custom Playscapes
Los Angeles - Westchester Recreation Center recently debuted a new custom playground that reflects its unique geography, promotes play for children of all abilities and creates community pride and capital. The city worked closely with GameTime, whose cutting edge PlayWorx custom play program is re-imagining the landscape of play throughout North America.
May 02, 2012
NPCAI Announces Next Playground Construction School
The International Playground Contractors Association just announced the next Playground Construction School, which will be held in Las Vegas, NV, Nov. 14-16, 2012.
May 01, 2012
Prioritizing Play For Children: Non-Profit Organization KaBoom! Announces 213 “Playful City USA” Communities
Washington, D.C. – Today’s children spend less time playing outside than any previous generation, but 213 cities and towns earned recognition from national non-profit KaBoom! as 2012 Playful City USA communities for their efforts to increase play opportunities for children.
April 30, 2012
Public Playground Accessibility Checklist – No. 1
1. Public playgrounds must have an accessible route (206.1-2 Accessible Routes) to the play area at least 60 inches wide, maximum running slope of 1:20 and maximum cross slope of 1:48 (403.3 Slope). The route to the play area is an accessible route. Minimum width is 36 inches (403.5.1 Clear Width) and the maximum slope is 1:12 (405.2 Slope). Any running slope over 1:20 or 5 percent is treated as a ramp with handrails and landings (403.6 Handrails). For further clarification refer to Chapter 4, Accessible Routes, DOJ ADA 2010.
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January 18, 2012
Mega-Playground Opens In West Sydney
The New South Wales government is currently in the process of building a major regional playground in Blaxland Riverside Park, part of the Sydney Olympic Park. The location of the Summer Olympics in 2000, Sydney Olympic Park is located about 10 miles west of downtown Sydney.
January 20, 2012
Angry Birds Playground
Rovio, the company that created the game Angry Birds, has teamed up with Lappset, an international playground manufacturer, to create Angry Birds themed playground equipment. Currently, there are parks scheduled to be built in two Finnish towns, Rovaniemi and Espoo.
February 20, 2012
Children's Slides Recalled By Landscape Structures Due To Fall Hazard
Washington, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
February 16, 2012
Bankshot Court Opens Near Chicago
A new Bankshot Court has been built in Huntley Park outside of Chicago, IL, and is particularly noteworthy as a simple and attractive Bankshot facility.
April 18, 2012
Playworld Systems Launches Fantastic Custom Themed Playgrounds That Inspire Awe, Imagination
Lewisburg, PA – Playworld Systems, a leading manufacturer of imaginative playground and fitness equipment, announced the launch of custom themed playgrounds, a new line of equipment that fundamentally changes traditional playgrounds with vibrant designs and exciting sculptural elements.
February 03, 2012
Landscape Structures Introduces A Kaleidoscope Of New Colors
Delano, Minn. - Landscape Structures, a Delano, MN-based commercial playground equipment manufacturer, announced the introduction of several new playground colors along with a brilliant collection of palettes featuring nature-inspired shades, urban tones, playful hues and everything in between. The new playground colors, which were unveiled in January, will complement existing colors and playsystems while inspiring a unique play experience for children.
April 10, 2012
Wow Factory Features Largest Ropes Course, Ballocity In Southern Florida
Richmond, BC - Opening this spring in Coconut Creek, FL, Wow Factory will offer the largest ropes course and Ballocity in southern Florida, provided by Prime Play. This Sky Trail Ropes Course will challenge guests to traverse through a 20-foot (6 m) high, 42-foot (13 m) long and 64-foot (20 m) wide attraction, while harnessed in a closed-tracking safety system.
March 12, 2012
Spring Playground Maintenance
With spring right around the corner, playgrounds will soon be buzzing again with the sounds of happy, active children. With that in mind, now’s the perfect time to assess the safety of your playground, how it fared over the winter and what may be needed to prepare for heavier traffic in the coming months.
April 30, 2012
Public Playground Accessibility Checklist – No. 1
1. Public playgrounds must have an accessible route (206.1-2 Accessible Routes) to the play area at least 60 inches wide, maximum running slope of 1:20 and maximum cross slope of 1:48 (403.3 Slope). The route to the play area is an accessible route. Minimum width is 36 inches (403.5.1 Clear Width) and the maximum slope is 1:12 (405.2 Slope). Any running slope over 1:20 or 5 percent is treated as a ramp with handrails and landings (403.6 Handrails). For further clarification refer to Chapter 4, Accessible Routes, DOJ ADA 2010.
February 27, 2012
Beyond Your Ordinary Recreation Helps Create Play For Children
Saint Augustine, Fla.—Communities nationwide will now have the opportunity to “Create Play” for children thanks to BYO Recreation’s new program, the $1 Million Create Play Fund. Beginning on Feb. 21, BYO Recreation will match up to 100 percent of customer funds for select playground structures. The $1 million fund should help create at least 100 new playgrounds and thousands of happy children.
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