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How HOA Playgrounds Foster Stronger Communities: A Look at Engaging Equipment Options icon

How HOA Playgrounds Foster Stronger Communities: A Look at Engaging Equipment Options

Homeowners’ Association (HOA) playgrounds are more than just places for children to play—they are vital community spaces that encourage social connections, outdoor activity, and a sense of belonging.

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Caroline County’s Long Awaited North County Regional Park is NOW Becoming a Reality icon

Caroline County’s Long Awaited North County Regional Park is NOW Becoming a Reality

Caroline County Parks and Recreation, utilizing the 2024 GameTime Community Champions Grant, was able to make this long-awaited project happen.

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Recess and Conflict Resolution: How Playground Interactions Foster Problem-Solving Skills icon

Recess and Conflict Resolution: How Playground Interactions Foster Problem-Solving Skills

Recess is often seen as a time for children to burn off energy, enjoy unstructured play, and interact with their peers. While these aspects of recess are crucial for physical health and social development, recess also plays a vital role in fostering important life skills—particularly conflict resolution and problem-solving.

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Designing a Dog Park: From Agility Equipment to Relaxation Zones icon

Designing a Dog Park: From Agility Equipment to Relaxation Zones

Are you looking to design a dog park that offers a fun, safe, and engaging environment for both pets and their owners? This project can be successful with the right approach, a thoughtful design, and high-quality agility equipment.

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Five Questions to Ask Your Playground Equipment Supplier icon

Five Questions to Ask Your Playground Equipment Supplier

When planning to build or upgrade a playground, choosing the right equipment is crucial to creating a safe, engaging, and enjoyable space for children.

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Tips for Effective Collaboration with Playground Design Professionals icon

Tips for Effective Collaboration with Playground Design Professionals

Designing a playground is a great opportunity to bring the community together for the purpose of creating a safe, fun, and creative space for children to play. Whether you’re a school administrator, a city planner, or a community leader, working with a playground design professional can ensure that your vision comes to life in the most effective way possible.

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The Role of Park Amenities in Social Cohesion icon

The Role of Park Amenities in Social Cohesion

Parks are far more than just green spaces or places to relax. They are hubs of activity in communities, where people come together over shared values and beliefs. And for most communities, those values include safety, inclusion, and economic growth.

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Why Shade Structures are Essential for School Playgrounds icon

Why Shade Structures are Essential for School Playgrounds

School playgrounds are vital spaces where children can engage in physical activity, socialize, and take a much-needed break from the classroom. In return, teachers get happier students and better learners, making playground time an essential part of the school day.

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Troubleshooting Common Issues with Commercial Playground Parts icon

Troubleshooting Common Issues with Commercial Playground Parts

Commercial playgrounds provide an essential space for kids to play, socialize and develop important skills. However, with the wear and tear that playground equipment gets on a regular basis, it’s normal for it to experience various issues over time that impact the play experience.

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Grant Opportunities for Playgrounds: A Resource Guide for Community Leaders icon

Grant Opportunities for Playgrounds: A Resource Guide for Community Leaders

Creating and maintaining a safe, engaging playground is vital for fostering community spirit and promoting the physical and social development of children. However, funding these projects can be difficult, as playgrounds are expensive.

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