Creating a Fun Pocket Park for Your Community

Understanding why pretend play is essential for child development can help you support kids as they learn and grow. Pretend or dramatic play activates the imagination and helps kids practice social skills, identify emotions, expand their…

NESN Playground is made possible by generous donors: eClinical Works, Red Sox Foundation, Boston Bruins Foundation, Devlin Energy, Sheehan Family Companies, Brand Brigade, Verbit, Northeastern University, and Boston University BOSTON,…

Play Area Made Possible by FOX5 KVVU, Southern Nevada Toyota Dealers, Barclays, Kinross Nevada, Les Olson IT, Law Offices of Meesha Moulton, Gene Haas Foundation, The Venetian® Resort, Civil Werx, New-Com, Sahara Concrete and Miracle®…

Playgrounds encourage an environment where kids of different ages and personalities can play together. There are opportunities for new experiences and learning, whether it is through independent play or in a teamwork situation. Kids are…

Designing a playground requires following certain architectural principles to help create fun, accessible play areas for kids. Landscape designers know that design principles and architectural playground equipment are two key elements when…

From day one, a child's brain is wired to use their senses to explore the world around them. Even before they can talk, babies make noise, put things in their mouths and grab anything they can get their hands on. As kids grow older, this…

Community parks are appealing places for people to gather, socialize, play and enjoy the outdoors. Feeling the warm sunshine, listening to birdsong and enjoying children's laughter from the playground bring delight to a park's environment.…

A big part of growing up is learning about the world around you, and a lot of that happens through the senses. As kids feel, hear, see, smell and taste in their environments, they build up important skills. Sensory play is a type of play…

City parks are a valuable addition to any community, providing a public space for people of all ages to gather and have fun or enjoy some exercise. A city park should be a welcoming place that puts people at ease. However, the design and…