How to Design Challenging Playgrounds
The physical health and fitness benefits of playground activity are undeniable, but playgrounds have many more benefits outside advancing physical fitness. They promote learning while playing and present children with a wonderful opportunity to flex their creative muscles. Children can learn important life skills such as problem-solving, decision-making, perseverance, and overcoming fears. And these benefits […]
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The Benefits of Motion Playground Equipment
Today’s playground equipment goes beyond the standard swings and monkey bars. Modern motion play equipment provides new ways to play, keeping kids engaged and excited as they spin and rock along. Why do kids love motion play, and how can you add it to your playground? We’ll answer those questions and more in this quick […]
The Importance of Site Amenities for Playgrounds
It’s easy to forget about site amenities when designing complex projects like playgrounds and public parks. These elements have an enormous impact on visitor experience. Investing in a functional space is a great way to attract and retain more visitors to playgrounds and parks. Additionally, installing site amenities in spaces like outdoor break areas or […]
What Is a Learning Wall?
What Is a Learning Wall? If you are searching for inclusive and engaging equipment to add to your playground, a learning wall might be the perfect fit. With several types and themes, you can work these fixtures seamlessly into your playground. These pieces of equipment offer several benefits to kids, allowing them to develop stronger […]
Designing Public Parks for All Ages
Public parks provide communities with fun and relaxation for all ages. Whether you take a midday stroll or spend hours on the playground equipment, parks let you connect with nature and the community. Parks should appeal to people of different ages. That way, people in all age groups can enjoy the physical and mental benefits […]
Little Tikes Commercial’s Tot Builders Playhouse Collection Wins GOOD DESIGN Award
MONETT, Mo., Feb. 6, 2023 — Little Tikes Commercial, which designs and manufactures innovative, commercial-grade playground equipment for children of all ages and abilities, today announced that its Tot Builders™ playhouse collection was named a winner of a prestigious GOOD DESIGN® Award. Presented by the Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design, the GOOD DESIGN […]
Tips for Designing a Playground for All Ages
Playgrounds serve an essential purpose in our society. They provide kids with a safe space where they can have fun while developing physical, social, emotional, and cognitive skills that are crucial for healthy growth. As kids develop, their needs change. We at Little Tikes Commercial design equipment specifically for each age group to accommodate these […]
How to Choose a Location for a Community Park
Parks play a critical role in the community. They offer the space and opportunity for exercise, social interactions, and unstructured play and free time for all ages. These recreational areas serve local citizens in many ways, from providing areas to have an outdoor picnic or teaching children how to swing on the swing set. If […]
Little Tikes Commercial and Kids Around the World Bring the Magic of Play to Belize
Compassion is a vital strand of the Little Tikes Commercial DNA, bolstering our mission to change the world one playground at a time. Through our partnership with Kids Around the World, a faith-based, nonprofit organization, which brings play to children in impoverished global communities, several members of our team had the privilege and honor to […]
17 Games to Play on the School Playground
Recess is the time of day many students look forward to the most — and it might be the time teachers most anticipate, too. Having a block of time set aside for kids to play outside and let off steam provides a much-needed break in the school day. You might need a few ideas for […]