Blogs

Blogs

Blogs

Follow us on our constant journey of playtime enrichment! Here, we’ll keep you up-to-date on the latest Metro Recreation developments and insights, as well as important industry shifts that could shape the future of play!

Selecting Equipment for Your Outdoor Play Space

November 13, 2019

“Use your inside voices. No running, please. Follow the line leader. Sit in a circle…” These are important things for children to do to maintain order in the classroom. Yet they’re not the default setting for healthy, active young people!...

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10 Guidelines for Creating an Outdoor Play Space for Preschoolers

October 9, 2019

“Play centers” or “stations” are the time-honored foundation for hands-on learning in preschool classrooms. From Dramatic Play to Nature and Science to Music and Movement and everything in between, children in this age group just seem to thrive on having...

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Outdoor Playground Design – Creating a Natural Playscape

July 18, 2019

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...

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10 Staples of Successful Playground Designs

June 13, 2019

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...

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Things to Consider When Designing a Preschool Playground

May 16, 2019

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...

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Six Great Playgrounds Near Baltimore & Central Maryland

April 23, 2019

For parents, finding a great playground is like stumbling upon a hidden treasure. Kids love visiting playgrounds, and parents are constantly looking for fun activities to get the kids outside and active. Even if you have a couple of great...

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