Blog Posts
How to Improve Your Neighborhood’s Community Parks
There’s something almost magical about spending time outside. When people are given more opportunities to enjoy nature and breathe fresh air, they become happier, healthier individuals. Parks are dedicated spaces within your community that provide both kids and adults a safe space to play, gather, and socialize outside. The mere existence of parks offers incredible […]
Hickory Lane Park, Jackson, WI
Hickory Lane Park has created a tropical oasis in Wisconsin. It was a team effort to bring this playground to life – the community of Jackson came together to raise money and make it happen. While Jackson is a rural community, its proximity to Milwaukee and other large cities makes it a community of commuters. […]
Make the Most Out of the Park Playground This Winter
As fall turns into winter, we all start to spend more time inside. However, no matter the season, it’s still important to find ways to stay active and head outside for some fresh air. For families with young children, playgrounds are an ideal option all year round, even during the winter. Enjoying the playground with […]
How Parks and Playgrounds Support Mental Health
It’s widely known that being out in nature can boost your mood, but just how closely are mental health and landscape linked? Apparently, very. Scientists discovered that those who live in places with little to no green spaces have a 44% higher rate of diagnosed anxiety disorders and 33% more reports of diagnosed depression than those surrounded […]
How Children Use Play to Express Their Emotions
Discovering new emotions plays an important role in childhood development. As they grow, children experience increasingly complex emotions. While adults are familiar with feelings of jealousy, cheerfulness, and excitement, these nuanced emotions can feel overwhelming to a child experiencing them for the first time. As a result, kids don’t always understand how to label their feelings and […]
The 10 Best Playground Equipment Pieces for Building Upper-Body Strength
You might not look at a playground and think of it as a place where you can build muscle, but sometimes, that’s exactly the case. Children and adults can use different pieces of equipment to work out and improve their physical fitness and overall health. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) cites physical inactivity as a cause for energy […]
Park Improvements That Won’t Break Your Community’s Budget
Time and again, parks have proven their value to families and communities alike. By providing a safe place for children to play, learn, and grow, local parks are an integral part of a community’s well-being. However, keeping up with a park’s maintenance can be financially draining, resulting in outdated equipment and fewer visitors. As parks play such a […]
Benefits of Playground Slides
Look at almost any playground, and you’ll find one common feature — slides. And if kids are on the playground, you’re sure to see them sliding and having fun. From spiral tunnels to double-wide varieties, slides make a playground look complete and enticing. That interest alone could be reason enough to include slides in your playground, but […]
Olympus Park Goes Back in Time
Last fall the City of Roseville, California met with Glen Wurster, owner of All About Play, to discuss replacing an existing playground at Olympus Park. During a site visit, Glen noticed the playground had a dinosaur climber. This sparked an idea, and Glen worked with Little Tikes Commercial’s custom design team to create a one-of-a-kind […]