2020 was an unusual and challenging year in many ways, but it also included a variety of interesting innovations and improvement in the world of park and playground products that laid the groundwork for some of 2021’s most significant trends: Inclusion and Social Equity The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 is a federal […]
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Nothing lasts forever and commercial playgrounds are no exception. Although this equipment is designed to withstand heavy use and long term exposure to the elements, at some point, you need to replace them. Deciding when that time has come can be tricky, depending on the following variables that affect the life of commercial playground equipment: […]
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Morgantown, West Virginia…they don’t call it Mountaineer Country for nothing! The largest city in north central West Virginia, Morgantown is located in the Appalachian mountains. Although the city itself is hilly, the area surrounding Morgantown is mountainous. The Coopers Rock State Forest features elevations between 2,000 and 2,400 feet above sea level. The beautiful and […]
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Whether you’re a professional designer, home-owner, school administrator, or community park planner, poured in place rubber playground surfaces are an outstanding option for building or refurbishing an outdoor play space. This innovative material provides a safer, more versatile, and in many cases more economical solution for playground surfacing than the blacktop or pea gravel options […]
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One of the “silver linings” of the COVID-19 pandemic for many people was a rediscovery of the outdoors. With indoor movies, bowling areas, play areas, bounce houses, and other sources of entertainment closed down indefinitely, families returned to parks, trails, open spaces, and playgrounds as a way to stay active and relieve stress. By observing […]
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In his famous anthem Country Roads, 70s singer/songwriter John Denver called West Virginia “almost Heaven.” And if you’ve ever driven through this heavily forested corner of the United States, whose Monongahela National Forest spans nearly one million acres across 10 counties, chances are good that you’d agree. West Virginia is one of America’s most beautiful […]
In recent months, during the Governor’s Stay-at-Home order, we have enjoyed putting together a list of some of our favorite playgrounds in the Maryland area from the comfort and safety of our home office. In fact, looking ahead to the day when we could get out again and have some fun at these local play […]
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View CDC Guide Staying physically active is one of the best ways to keep your mind and body healthy. In many areas, people can visit parks, trails, and open spaces as a way to relieve stress, get some fresh air, and stay active. Know before you go: While these facilities and areas can offer health […]
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View CDC Guide Staying physically active is one of the best ways to keep your mind and body healthy. In many areas, people can visit parks, trails, and open spaces as a way to relieve stress, get some fresh air, and stay active. Know before you go: While these facilities and areas can offer health […]
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All Kids love to swing, slide, spin, and imagine— and playgrounds give them the perfect stage for that. Fortunately, Maryland has some top-notch, innovative play spaces to visit and explore as a family. Unfortunately, we’ve been unable to enjoy these great— and largely free— activities recently due to closures forced by the ongoing pandemic. As […]
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