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New Custom Inclusive Playground Unveiled in City of Round Rock, Texas

On April 25th, 2026, the City of Round Rock debuted a new custom playground for kids of all ages and abilities. Named for Joanne Land, a public servant in the 70s who helped guide the town as it increased from less than 3,000 residents to over…

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Common Playground Equipment Names and Terms

Playgrounds of all shapes and sizes offer kids the opportunity to play. The bright colors and stimulating configurations of a great playground can engage kids in ways they don't experience anywhere else, giving them a chance to let their…
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Rochester Rotary Sunshine Campus

Since 1922, Rochester Rotary Sunshine Campus has provided a summer camp where children with disabilities can enjoy the fun of being kids without any barriers. Today, this 157-acre, fully accessible residential summer camp in Rush, New…
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Creating a Playground for Visually Impaired Children

  Kids deserve to play, and that fact shouldn’t be affected by a disability — that’s why it’s important to have playgrounds and parks that are accessible to kids who are blind or otherwise visually…
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The Role of Play in the Mental Health of Children

There's a closer link between play and child mental health than you might realize. As more and more people begin to question the necessity of recess and free play for kids, behavioral professionals are examining the effects playing has…
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How to Choose a Theme for Your Community Playground

In today's media-saturated world, children as young as 6 months are already spending time on tablets and smartphones. By their teens, they spend, on average, seven hours a day using screen-based media outside of school and homework. This…
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The Role of Joy in Child Development

As a kid, stepping on to the playground felt like the whole world was at your feet. Nothing could go wrong as you wove through slides, swings and spring riders, playing with other kids at the playground. This feeling of childhood joy is…
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How to Create an Age Inclusive Playground

Kids of all ages love to play, and it's even more fun when they can play together. Parents of siblings with age gaps know it's not always easy to find activities all the kids can enjoy. Playgrounds and parks that offer age inclusive…
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Guide to Playground Etiquette

Practicing good manners at the playground can be difficult for kids and parents alike, and there is plenty of gray area when it comes to proper behavior. While the playground is a great place for kids to burn off pent-up energy and meet…
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How to Prevent Sensory Overload at School

We live in a fast-paced world. Take New York City, for example. With millions of people bustling around the same city limits, loud sounds battling for attention and LED visuals competing to stand out, it can be a lot to handle. Sensory…
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