Outdoor play is serious business. School-aged children need about three hours of play a day for optimal physical and emotional development. Knowing when to replace old playground equipment is equally important. It involves considerations around risk, compliance, life cycle costs and community value. This guide gives decision-makers a clear framework to spot critical wear, understand realistic lifespans …
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Playgrounds offer opportunities for children to develop physically and socially. Some play elements promote sensory regulation, while others strengthen the core, arms and legs. Playgrounds also enable kids to interact with others of the same age and engage in creative and imaginative environments. However, implementing the right equipment is crucial for maximizing benefits for your community.
Children between the ages of 6 and 17 need at least 60 minutes of physical activity daily, yet 80% are not meeting that goal. For middle schoolers balancing academics, technology and growing up, playgrounds provide a vital outlet. The right playground equipment creates an environment that nurtures physical fitness, social development, creativity and emotional well-being. Learn why playgrounds …
The right elementary school playground equipment reinforces students’ confidence, teamwork and imagination, and promotes healthy development. Choosing the best equipment involves balancing fun, challenge and safety. When looking for the best playground equipment for elementary schools, explore their key benefits and safety and inclusivity considerations to understand the types of equipment you should consider. These …
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Today, playground builders and managers have numerous options for playground surfacing. One of the most common choices is mulch, which comes in two main varieties — rubber mulch and wood mulch. Both types contribute to creating a safe playground environment by offering protective, impact-resistant surfacing for kids to play on. The right playground surfacing can …
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Every year, nearly 200,000 children go to the emergency room for playground related injuries and improper playground safety. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over 20,000 of these children suffer from traumatic brain injuries, and 75 percent of these injuries happen on public playground equipment. If you’re a part of a …
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During the summer, your park is likely teeming with visitors utilizing the outdoor spaces and park equipment such as benches, shelters, or playgrounds. By the start of fall, the kids are back in school, and you probably are starting to see fewer people heading out to take advantage of your outdoor spaces or participating in …
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Here at River Valley Recreation, we love to share stories of fundraising success by dedicated groups determined to bring modern playgrounds to their communities. In the case of today’s highlighted project—the CJR Memorial Playground in Hawley, PA’s Bingham Park—a deserving family foundation seeking to keep their son’s memory alive by supporting other families facing tragic …
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When existing equipment on elementary school playgrounds reaches the end of its useful lifespan, administrators and other school stakeholders often need to act swiftly to ensure that hazardous components are removed. And this can lead to some very uninspiring schoolyard play spaces if there is no budget for new equipment. Luckily, this is where coordinated, …
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Here at River Valley Recreation, we take pride in creating fun, high-quality playgrounds in partnership with community-based organizations, like our friends at Ocean Pines Association in Ocean City, Maryland. We recently completed a second playground project in Ocean Pines at the White Horse Park. Two years ago, we also oversaw construction of the Manklin Meadows …
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