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Who’s protecting kids from faulty playground equipment

Tuesday 7th November 2017- By Kristin Leigh A FOX13 Investigation found playgrounds at public schools in Tennessee are not on the same page, with each district deciding individually how often playgrounds are inspected, and who inspects them. Playgrounds are a common place where young children are injured, with more than 200,000 children treated in U.S. emergency... Read more »

New Playground at Trinity a Hit!

Monday 16th October 2017 NEW ROCHELLE, NY — When the students at Trinity Elementary School returned from summer recess, they couldn’t wait to put their school’s brand new playground to the recess test. The impressively upgraded activity area is situated in Trinity’s back courtyard and includes four slides, an array of horizontal and angled monkey... Read more »

Dolores selects playground inspector and forms parks committee

Friday 13th October 2017 -By Jim Mimiaga Original builder, leathers and associates, to conduct assessment. To determine whether the recently closed playground at Joe Rowell Park can be saved, the Dolores Town board voted on Tuesday to have its original builders conduct an assessment in the coming weeks. Leathers and Associates, of Ithaca, New York,... Read more »

Lafayette student project wants to improve Easton’s Hackett Park

Tuesday 3rd October 2017- By Christina Tatu A group of Lafayette College students wants to improve Easton’s Hackett Park as part of a senior civil engineering project and they are looking for input from the public on how to better the 100-acre site. The project is led by Easton City Councilman Roger Ruggles, who is an associate... Read more »

New playground fear: Rattlesnakes!

Wednesday 27th September 2017- By Barbara Miller Forget snakes on a plane – Hazleton parents now reportedly have snakes to fear regarding their children’s safety in playgrounds. In Hazleton, two rattlesnakes were reportedly sighted Friday, and the city closed the park, said WNEP 16. Traps were put in the area of Altmiller Playground. One neighbor said... Read more »

The city will be watching

Monday 25th September 2017- By Al Sullivan City to expand public safety street cameras in high crime locations Jersey City has announced that it has moved into the second phase of a three-phase, multi-year program to entirely revamp the city’s public safety camera system. Over the three phases, the city plans to install more than 200... Read more »

Grand Opening Planned for Inclusive Chandler Playground

Monday 25th September 2017 ‘4 A Better Chandler’ will hold a Grand Opening for Phase 1 of its ‘Be the Change in Chandler’ Playground Project on Friday at 10 a.m. at the Chandler Town Park. The ‘Be the Change in Chandler’ Playground is a three-phase project that includes play components and swings that are safe... Read more »

Don’t dismantle county parks system

Friday 22nd September 2017 Milwaukee County is considering a resolution that could ultimately lead to the unstringing of our emerald necklace of parklands. The resolution, adopted 2-1 this week by the Milwaukee County Board’s Parks, Energy and Environment Committee, would turn over management of Kulwicki Park, a county park, to the City of Greenfield. This precedent... Read more »

Who Is To Blame For Child Playground Injuries?

Friday 22nd September 2017 It’s back to school time, and children across Southern California will be spending recess and afterschool time climbing, swinging, and running on playgrounds. While these childhood staples provide children with hours of fun and activities, they can also be quite dangerous when not properly supervised or maintained. The Centers for Disease Control reports... Read more »

Want kids to play? Give them space

Monday 4th September- KEVIN McDONALD THE ISSUE A newly formed group, the Lancaster County Skatepark Association, is advocating for the construction of more municipal skate parks, including one of roughly 5,000 square feet that could be included in the upcoming renovation of Lancaster city’s Farnum Park. If we’re going to complain about young people spending too much... Read more »

Metro Parks remain open as fire risk rises to extreme

7th August 2017- By Matthew Claxton Parks in Langley are open and will likely remain that way, say officials. Metro Vancouver parks in Langley have moved from high to extreme fire danger, but aren’t expected to close to the public. In fact, having people in parks and on the trails will help keep them safer,... Read more »

Play it Safe: Avoid Injuries at the Playground

3rd August 2017- By Dina Burstein For kids, few places compare to a playground for outdoor fun. But that fun can quickly sour and turn into a hospital visit. Every year, over 200,000 children aged 14 and under are seen in emergency departments for playground-related injuries. Knowing the dangers before you go can help prevent injuries... Read more »

Oldest standing playground in San Marcos to be replaced

3rd August 2017- By Lauren Lanmon SAN MARCOS, Texas (KXAN) – At 25 years old, the oldest standing playground in San Marcos is showing its age. Pretty soon, the wooden playground will be torn down and replaced. Park managers say the Children’s Park playground next to the river has some safety concerns and has cost... Read more »

Water playground brings fun for all ages

3rd August 2017- By Katie Johns The controversial floating attraction sits between Greer Island and Jewfish Key. When I heard a floating playground had set up shop in the waters off Longboat Key, my mind raced with questions. Aside from WHAT? I also wondered: Are Longboaters OK with it? Well … How do you get to... Read more »

Medical Alliance to install playground at Hamilton Park

2nd August 2017- By Claire Kowalick Thanks to the Wichita County Medical Alliance, Wichita Falls will soon have the first public playground in the city in more than five years. During the Tuesday Wichita Falls City Council meeting, members of the WCMA spoke to councilors, saying they have been working for more than five years to... Read more »

New playground equipment installed at Penns Wood, Indian Lake parks

2nd August 2017- By Joe Napsha North Huntingdon has installed a new playground at Indian Lake Park and constructed a new playground piece at Penns Wood Park as part of the improvements being made to the township’s parks this summer. Installing a new playground at Indian Lake Park along Clay Pike has created more opportunity... Read more »

City one step closer to splash pad money

20th July 2017- By Elaine Della-Mattia City council unanimously supported a resolution Monday approving the use of $240,000 from the subdividers reserve fund to leverage Trillium funding for a splash park in Sault Ste. Marie. The push has been on by a pair of city councillors to find the money necessary to create a first-class splash... Read more »

Fire danger closes parks

20th July 2017- By Madison Erhardt Several Central Okanagan parks have been closed due to extreme to fire hazard. The following parks are closed until further notice: Trepanier Creek Greenway Regional Park. Coldham Regional Park Glen Canyon Regional Park Kalamoir Regional Park Rose Valley Regional Park Rose Valley Trail access – McDougall Road Stephens Coyote... Read more »

Warning: Hot playground equipment can burn kids

Jul 14, 2017- By Jackie Coffin It’s hot outside and playground equipment baking in the summer sun could put your child at risk of a burn. Safety officials say in 85 to 90 degree weather, playground equipment can reach temperatures over 150 degrees, which can burn a child in a matter of seconds. They don’t... Read more »

One-of-a-kind playground opening at Medal of Honor Park

13th July 2017- by Keith Lane Playground Express, the new one-of-a-kind playground at the Medal of Honor Park, will open this Saturday, July 15th at 9:00 AM. At the event, Councilwoman Bess Rich, Commissioner Connie Hudson, and Mayor Sandy Stimpson will officially open the playground and welcome children, parents and grandparents from across the city.... Read more »

Broken equipment, high platforms are the top playground concerns, safety experts say

12th July 2017 INDIANAPOLIS — Hazards on the playground could put a child’s safety at risk without a parent even noticing the danger. Experts say many parents sit on a bench, get on their phone, and think their children will be OK. “They think their kids should do anything and everything without supervision and that... Read more »

City to celebrate Parks & Recreation Month throughout July

29th June 2017 Summer is here, which means it’s time to get your play on. Discover the power of play this July when Cape Coral Parks & Recreation joins municipalities from across the country to celebrate National Park and Recreation Month. Initiated by the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) and celebrated in July since... Read more »

Making playgrounds safe places to play

15th June 2017 By Connie Wollenberg, Garvin County Extension Educator Few outdoor activities are as entertaining to children as a playground. The swings, slides and seesaws are guaranteed fun, especially with the warmer temperatures of summer settling in across Oklahoma. In order to keep the good times rolling, though, it is important to make... Read more »

New Question on the Playground: Where Are the Slides?

12th June 2017 The tall, straight slide that used to sit in the big children’s section of American Playground in Brooklyn inspired many similes. Really tall, like a mountain, according to 7-year-old Olive Vogel. Or really fast, as if you’re in a sled. Or, for Sarah Mead, a mother of two who frequents the playground... Read more »

70.2 PlaySafe Desktop release now available

7th June 2017 The latest version of the PlaySafe Desktop app is now available. Please ensure you are running the latest version, which should download automatically upon opening the Desktop app. Enjoy the latest features, enhancements and fixes including an audti trail cancel feature. Full details can be found under the News section on the Desktop... Read more »

Stay safe while having fun on the playground

Saturday 27th May 2017 Now that spring is in full swing and summer is right around the corner, families are spending more and more time in the great outdoors. One of the places families tend to gravitate to are playgrounds. Playgrounds are great place for exercise and imagination. It is easy to see the smiles... Read more »

Parkscore: St Pauls is No.2

Posted on May 26, 2017 by Center for City Park Excellence Repeating their number 2 position again in 2017 is St. Paul Parks & Recreation! Congratulations! St. Paul has a park within a ten-minute walk of 96 percent of their citizens, with 15 percent of the city as parkland and a median park size... Read more »

The parks in Bethel Park may soon become smoke-free zones.

24th May 2017 Council discussed banning all tobacco products from municipal parks at the committee meeting May 22. Council may take action at the June 12 regular meeting. The state Department of Health and Tobacco Free Allegheny has been encouraging Pennsylvania communities to make their parks and playgrounds tobacco-free for several years as part of... Read more »

Playground tips to help keep kids safe

28th April 2017 Summertime means sunshine, starlit nights, and chasing fireflies. It also means spending more time at the playground. Remember to be mindful of the condition of the playground used during playground safety week April 24-28. As provided by the National Program for Playground Safety, here are the top ten summer playground safety tips... Read more »

Cumberland County playground to be torn down, rebuilt

27th February 2017 ENOLA, Pa. (WHTM) – The playground at Adams-Ricci Park is a staple in the community, but leaders say it needs to be torn down and rebuilt. The Imagination Station is two decades old. The wood is no longer compliant, and it’s not up to ADA standards. That will soon be changing. The... Read more »

Playground at Ritter Park closed for safety violations

27th February 2017 HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) — A popular playground at Ritter Park has been shut down after safety violations were found. According to the Greater Huntington Parks and Recreation District, the “Alice in Wonderland” playground has been closed after safety violations were found. Inspectors from the National Playground Safety Institute found numerous... Read more »

Planning a Playground for Children with Visual Impairment

12th December 2016 COLTS NECK – The Colts Neck Lions Club is raising money to fund the construction of a playground in Monmouth County specially designed for children who are blind or who have visual impairment. The playground will be either a completely new structure or an addition to an existing one. It will include... Read more »

Seesaw seeing a downward slide over safety concerns

12th December 2016 The two young brothers seesawed in Riverside Park recently, testing and tormenting each other, absorbed in a playground ritual familiar to generations of children. What they did not know was that they were in one of the last places in New York City where they could seesaw. Once ubiquitous in the city’s... Read more »

Safety Street teaches children to avoid distraction

7th November 2016 Crossing train tracks and looking both ways may come second nature to adults, but children still need someone to teach them what to do in dangerous situations. “We have a program we teach called Safety Street. We teach this to the elementary schools in Missouri and Illinois. It’s an injury-prevention program,” said... Read more »

Playground for all abilities ‘needed’ in Hanover area

11th April 2016 On Saturday, St. Bartholomew’s United Church is hosting a fundraiser to help provide equipment for an all-abilities playground in West Manheim Recreation Park. Lonnie and Christine Gienski, of the West Manheim Park and Recreation Board, are working with the York Adams Community Tennis Association, to organize the fundraiser — a German dinner — now in its... Read more »

Westminster City Playground gets reboot

11th April 2016 Passersby the Westminster City Park on Thursday may have noticed something awry — the large playground near the tennis courts in various states of being disassembled, packaged up and carted away. Nostalgia for that particular equipment aside, there’s no cause for alarm: City officials plan to have a new and improved playground... Read more »

Toxins found at playground raise safety concerns

4th November 2016 The Rapides Parish School Board will consider selling a portion of the land where the J.S. Slocum Learning Center is currently located, months after the Environmental Protection Agency found contaminated soil on the property. Board member Willard “Bubba” McCall and concerned citizens brought up the EPA reports from earlier this fall and summer... Read more »

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