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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 […]

How to Make Your Community Playground Design Stand Out
A playground can be a cornerstone of your community, reflecting the personality of the people living in it and creating a versatile space for children and adults to come together. But building that kind of playground doesn’t happen without purpose. To make a community playground design that stands out, you’ll need to consider many different […]

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 […]

Playground Climbers Buying Guide
Commercial playground equipment is designed and built specifically to meet a wide range of physical capabilities and offer high-quality playtime. While there are endless benefits to classic playground structures like slides and swing sets, climbers are a great way for kids to build up their physical strength and cooperate with other kids while enhancing their […]

The Importance of Physical Fitness for Teens
A rise in mental health problems among youth correlates with the decline in play opportunities for kids and teens. Though our society is beginning to learn about the importance of physical activity through play in early childhood development of social, physical, cognitive and emotional skills, teens have largely been left out of the equation. Yet […]

Everything You Need to Know About the Most Popular Playground Equipment
The most popular playground equipment allows kids to explore, challenge themselves, play safely, and have fun. When deciding what playground equipment to install at your playground or park, design a space that every child can enjoy. Including versatile and inclusive playground components ensures that every kid who visits your playground finds something that appeals to them […]

What Is the Best Playground Equipment for Your Park?
We live in an era where academic pressures reign supreme. Schoolwork seems to be ever-increasing, while outdoor playtime is ever-decreasing. That’s why a community park playground is so important — it gives kids an escape from the stresses and frustrations of school life so they can just be kids. If you’re thinking of installing a […]