samantha@arachnidworks.com, Author at Metro Recreation

How to Plan a Playground Project: A Guide for Schools, HOAs, and Parks Departments

Posted on June 25, 2026

Congratulations! You’ve just been put in charge of planning and installing a playground. One where safety and community satisfaction will be heavy factors. No pressure. Playground installation projects can feel overwhelming from the outside, but there’s reassurance to be found. They follow a clear, repeatable process. From the first internal assessment to a signed contract […]

Playground Cleaning & Sanitization: Best Practices for Schools and Parks

Posted on June 1, 2026

Kids are fearless on the playground. Some of this fearlessness comes from a sense of adventure. Some of it comes from high energy levels. Some of it comes from the invincibility complex we all had in our younger years. This fearlessness is a normal part of childhood, but it’s also why playground cleaning is so […]

Seasonal Playground Inspection Tips for Facility Staff

Posted on February 18, 2026

A playground inspection isn’t a one-and-done deal. Everything around safety changes with the seasons. What was nice and sturdy back in the spring might need a little attention as winter approaches. It’s because of the ever-changing nature of the outdoors (and the effects they have on equipment) that seasonal playground maintenance is crucial to avoiding […]

Back-to-School Playground Safety Tips for Parents & Teachers

Posted on August 25, 2025

Skinned knees. Bruises. Bumps. While these may all be expected when it comes to children at play, that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t minimize their risk as much as possible. And with the school year kicking off, playground safety should be a priority for teachers, parents, and daycare providers. Not sure how to go about making […]

How Outdoor Fitness Equipment Promotes Health & Wellness Across Age Groups

Posted on August 13, 2025

Playgrounds are the central fixture in everything Metro Recreation does—our logo is made of slides, after all—but there’s more to creating an all-encompassing community space than swings, monkey bars, and the like. Part of that full vision is another form of equipment we’ve become experts in: Outdoor fitness equipment. Thanks to a thriving partnership with […]

5 Health Benefits of Outdoor Fitness Equipment

Posted on July 16, 2025 (August 13, 2025)

There’s no school like the old school, so the saying goes. And when it comes to exercise, there might be nothing more old school than getting outside to get fit. If this possibility has entered your mind of late, it’s for good reason: Outdoor fitness parks and community workout zones are on the rise. These […]

5 of the Safest Playground Surfacing Materials for Schools & Parks

Posted on June 17, 2025 (August 13, 2025)

Most people would tell you that the most important thing about a playground is how fun it is, but we follow a different philosophy. In our eyes, nothing is more important than safety. If you don’t have reliable safety features, nobody can truly have fun. That’s why we only provide the safest playground equipment available. […]

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