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Cunningham Recreation is excited announce their new partnership with Lappset.

Now that the summer season is here, children of all ages are flocking to the parks and playgrounds. How can you ensure your playground is appealing to these families? By adding shade structures!

Want to know a secret about keeping your playground fun and amusing for kids of all ages? Add some water play! Water play equipment combines the things kids love to do most - play with water and play outside.

Playground surfacing is the material that lies under and around the playground structure. The most common types of playground surfacing are usually made from wood or rubber.

In the U.S., 67 percent of households own a pet. Dogs continue to be one of the most popular household pets, sharing strong bonds with their human owners. People love dogs because of the companionship and physical health benefits they offer.

Parks and playgrounds are vital to a community’s health and well-being. Without these outdoor play structures, there would be less social interaction, less time spent outdoors and a lack of safe places to run and play.

Each year in the United States, more than 200,000 children are treated for playground-related injuries in emergency rooms. If you’re a parent, this shouldn’t come as a surprise, as kids are prone to injuries. Whether it’s jumping off the swings, falling off a ladder or running into another child, accidents are common place on playgrounds.

Inclusive playgrounds welcome children of all ages and abilities to play, learn and grow together. Providing multigenerational, inclusive play ensures that all people experience meaningful play and the benefits of physical, cognitive, social and emotional development.

A community without a clean, safe place to play? Unfortunately, this is the reality for many suburbs and communities across the country. This is discouraging to hear because kids learn best when they’re exploring and interacting with others.