This post was updated on February 4, 2026, to give you the most current information. Planning a playground? If so, you’re likely discovering just how many decisions there are to be made. What equipment do you want to include? Will there be a theme? How big will the playground be? The list of questions goes […]
This post was updated on January 23, 2026, to give you the most current information. In bygone eras, playground design was pretty straightforward. You installed the classic equipment—A slide in one corner. Some monkeybars next to it, and of course, a swingset. And don’t forget the seesaw! You filled the area with mulch or another […]
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This post was updated on October 20, 2025, to give you the most current information. In the days of old, playgrounds were pretty basic compared to their modern counterparts. They had a slide, some swings, and maybe a seesaw or two. Over the years, we’ve innovated to make playgrounds into sprawling adventure destinations for kids. […]
It’s finally happened. The cold has hit us, and it truly feels like winter. At the time of writing, snow is covering the ground and there are patches of ice dotting roads and sidewalks. You probably have at least three layers on when you walk outside, and we’re willing to bet gloves and hats are […]
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There’s something about running, jumping, and climbing that has always appealed to humans, and that instinct is doubly true for children. It’s no wonder, then, that one of the most timeless activities for a child is going to the playground. But one piece of equipment that isn’t quite as common as the swing or slide […]
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When we’re all included, we all win! That’s the philosophy behind our commitment to building inclusive playgrounds. But what exactly makes a playground inclusive? From an equipment standpoint, it means a playground has something to offer to every child who visits it, regardless of their physical or cognitive abilities. To use just a couple of […]
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Many parents have been there: They take their kid to the playground and watch in horror as they lose their grip and fall. If you ever find yourself in this situation, you want the ground to break their fall. With the proper playground surfacing, a tumble will be trivial, and kids can get back […]
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When every kid gets to play, we all win! That’s the driving motivation behind our commitment to sensory playground equipment. If someone were to ask you to visualize a playground, you’d probably think of swings, slides, and monkey bars, but there can be so much more than that to a playground. Those traditional pieces of […]
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Have you ever walked past a local playground and noticed the swings creak, and the slides are worn out and rusty? You remember when this playground was the perfect after-school spot, but now it’s empty and forgotten. You want to see this play area thriving again but don’t know how to go about it. Can […]
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Take a moment and imagine you’re visiting a local park. Picture all the kids running and laughing as they make new friends. Can’t you see them sitting on tree stumps, climbing rock walls, and running around playing on all the other natural playground equipment? They’re learning in a space that sparks joy and nurtures our […]
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