Playgrounds give kids a chance to be creative and physically active while socializing with their peers. Looking ahead to 2024, we see that new playground design ideas embrace contemporary trends and focus on inclusivity. Playground Trends Current trends emphasize the integration of technology and contemporary elements. Modern playgrounds are engaging and offer the space and […]
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Playground Design Influences Play Behavior
Playground Design History Once upon a time, playgrounds were just pieces of metal equipment across a vacant space. Little attention was paid to safety. From the 1970s, safety standards changed. Metal has been replaced with softer materials. Slides and swings have safer surfaces—like shaved rubber—under them, reducing injuries. Playground designs were originally focused on convenience […]
Playground Design for Hearing Impaired Kids
Last month, we touched on creating playground spaces that are both accessible and inclusive. We’d like to dive in a little deeper into this topic this month and talk more about playground design for hearing impaired kids. The CDC estimates that 15% of kids have hearing loss at some level, with over 30,000 of these […]
Playground Design Trends To Watch For in 2020
Progressive playground design has always focused on sustainable and inclusive ways to encourage imagination and play, increase physical strength and fitness, and strengthen a sense of belonging and community. And just to keep things fresh, playground architects and designers have been finding more and more ways to add adventure, color, creativity, and expanded sensory experiences […]
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Outdoor Playground Design – Creating a Natural Playscape Part 3
We hope you have enjoyed the first two parts of our article on creating natural playscapes. In this final portion of the article, we will wrap up the discussion. Other Equipment Pieces In part two of this article, we highlighted swings and slides as two pieces of play equipment you won’t want to skip in […]
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Outdoor Playground Design – Creating a Natural Playscape Part 2
In this second part of our three-part article on natural playscapes, we are going to continue the discussion of how an outdoor playground can be a great opportunity for kids to spend time in nature while having fun with their siblings and friends. Surface Considerations The surface of any playground is an important piece of […]
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Outdoor Playground Design – Creating a Natural Playscape Part 1
Encouraging children to interact with nature is a beautiful thing. Of course, only a few generations ago, this wasn’t exactly something you had to do intentionally – it just happened. Day to day life and spending time in nature were one and the same. However, as our modern lifestyles have been industrialized and moved indoors, […]
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10 Staples of Successful Playground Designs
Building a playground is no easy task. There is a lot of great playground equipment available these days, but you still have several hurdles to get over before your project is all said and done. You’ll need to secure funding for the task, for one thing, and you will need to design the playground as […]
Things to Consider When Designing a Preschool Playground
The argument could be made that playgrounds are more important for preschoolers than any other age category. During the preschool years, kids are just starting to have the physical capability to really explore the world around them, but they aren’t yet playing much in the way of organized sport. Therefore, playgrounds provide a great opportunity […]
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Factors to Consider When Designing a Play Environment
From Maryland to West Virginia to DC, a playground should be a bright spot within any community. It should be a place where children can gather to have fun and build relationships. Likewise, parents should be able to enjoy their time at the playground, knowing that their kids are getting exercise and generally enjoying the […]
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