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!

Why You Should Hire a Certified Playground Inspector

July 13, 2017

When you build a playground here in Maryland, West Virginia or DC, it will need to be inspected after installation to make sure it is up to code and safe for kids. However, you might be tempted to forget about...

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The History of Playgrounds & Playground Equipment

May 12, 2017

Playgrounds are one of those things that we take for granted today. Nearly every community across the country has some kind of playground, and there is playground equipment on the property of basically every school from coast to coast. Kids...

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How Playgrounds Help with Childhood Development

April 4, 2017

For the most part, playgrounds are all about fun. Kids love to have fun, of course, and parents love to watch their kids have fun. Few places allow kids to have safe fun quite as effectively as playgrounds, which is...

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Superior Recreational Products Recognizes Metro Recreation With New Partner of the Year Award

March 9, 2017

We are thrilled to announce that Superior Recreational Products awarded us with their New Partner of the Year Award for 2016! We are proud to partner with Superior and look forward to creating great spaces in the future! [...]Read More......

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Playground Safety: Surfaces, Design & Spacing

February 22, 2017

It doesn’t need to be said that safety is a top concern when designing a playground. No one wants to see a child hurt while playing with his or her friends on the playground, which is why intelligent design is...

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The Benefits of Universally Accessible Playgrounds

January 11, 2017

All children, regardless of physical limitation, should be able to enjoy the fun that comes along with playing on a playground. Kids love to play, and no child should be prevented from having fun at the playground by a physical...

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