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Play Planet Playground in Michigan Huge Draw
If a young boy or girl were describing Play Planet,
The S In S.A.F.E. Stands For Supervision
In 1996, the National Program for Playground Safety
A Playground Owner’s Responsibility To Playground Safety
Playground safety begins when you start the process
PLAYGROUND NEWS
July 30, 2010
Synthetic Grass - An Opportunity For Playground Installers
Advances in turf technology and installation practices have helped synthetic grass products transition into the playground industry as a very desirable alternative to loose fill products and other traditional options.
July 29, 2010
How To Add A Rubber Surface To A Playground
As rubber surfaces become increasingly popular, many playgrounds are converting to this man-made substance after years of using natural materials. The benefits are many, including longevity, safety and cost. Rubber mulch is also considered a "green" alternative, both because it is made from used tires
July 28, 2010
Maintenance Of Engineered Wood Fibers
In this issue we are focusing on surfacing and in this article we are addressing engineered wood fibers.
July 27, 2010
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
July 26, 2010
KidSense Receives Grant
“We needed $20,000 for wheelchair surfacing, and that is precisely the amount we won on Chase’s Community Giving Facebook competition,” said LeAnne Cantrell of KidSense, a nonprofit that builds sensory integrated playgrounds for children with special needs and their inclusion classmates.
July 23, 2010
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.
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July 13, 2010
City of Henderson’s Fifth Skate Park Opened July 8
July 20, 2010
Daily School Recess Improves Classroom Behavior
July 22, 2010
Serious About Child's Play
June 22, 2010
Abu Dhabi To Build 120 Playgrounds For Children
June 18, 2010
Voice Of Play, A Play Advocacy Initiative, Launches National Play Week June 20-26, Encouraging Americans To Get Out And Play
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