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The Benefits of Installing a Community Playground
Most kids think of playtime as a fun time to laugh, jump, swing, slide, and be with their friends. But it’s actually so much more. Play is one of the most indispensable gifts we can give kids of any age, and you can’t overlook the importance of having an accessible neighborhood playground. Playtime gives kids a chance to […]
How Playing on the Playground Can Help Kids Build Confidence
People who work with children regularly know just how vital and impactful self-confidence is in their development. Children with healthy self-esteem are proud of their accomplishments and feel more confident about their ability to succeed in the future. Further, they enjoy more significant levels of peer- and self-acceptance. Overall, building kids’ confidence helps them be […]
Designing the Perfect Apartment Playground
Millions of Americans live in apartments. According to the National Apartment Association (NAA), 39 million Americans currently call apartments home, and that number is growing. Based on recent research, the U.S. needs over four million new apartments by 2030 to keep up with the demand. For many households, renting is an affordable option, and […]
Playground Rules and Guidelines for All Ages
If you have a playground, you need safety rules for outdoor play. While not everyone associates rules with fun, the right playground rules for schools and other recreation areas can teach kids how to play on the playground while keeping safe so they can have a great time. Playground safety rules, implemented correctly, can promote inclusiveness and good manners at the […]
Del Valle Park Flies High Again
A large welcome banner frames the iconic interactive plane that greets visitors as they enter the playground. The Airplane Playground at Del Valle Park features custom airplane-themed playground equipment by Little Tikes Commercial® Del Valle Park in Lakewood, California earned its nickname as the “airplane park” due to the decommissioned Douglas Aircraft Company F3D-2 Skynight […]
Dinosaur Themed Playground
Olympus Park – Roseville, CA “Unique and different” were the words that the City of Roseville used to describe what they wanted when refurbishing an existing park. When Glen Wurster of All About Play heard those words, he knew he could create the destination playground the city was dreaming of. Inspired by an old dinosaur […]
Inclusive Nature-Themed Playground Like no Other
Wildwood Community Park – Wildwood, MO Wildwood Community Park was seeking an inclusive nature-themed playground like no other. The idea was to have natural play with wood climbing structures, independent play features, and an iconic tower. The Little Tikes Commercial team of talented designers and engineers worked to make the vision a reality! Enveloped by […]
Design for Happily Ever After
San Martin Park – Lakewood, CA San Martin Park is affectionately known in Lakewood as “Pumpkin Park.” The playground had contained two pumpkin carriages which for 50 years were a beloved play destination by the community, but safety issues required their removal in the spring of 2014. A request for design was sent by Lakewood […]
Little Tikes Commercial Donates Brand New Playground to New Orleans
Children in a New Orleans neighborhood are in for a wonderful surprise this week as PlayPower, parent company of Little Tikes Commercial, will be donating a brand new, state-of-the-art play area. This playground will feature new equipment that has been kid-tested for the fun-factor, while meeting or exceeding national playground safety standards. The playground will […]