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Playgrounds are back in San Antonio!

We are so excited that playgrounds, skateparks, fitness equipment and sports fields are now open

The Nuts and Bolts of Designing Outdoor Classrooms

The Nuts and Bolts of Designing Outdoor Classrooms

If there is ever a year that your district’s students could use the mental peace, cognitive

The Developmental Benefits of Outdoor Learning

The Developmental Benefits of Outdoor Learning

As we’ve noted in a previous blog post, the idea of outdoor classrooms isn’t new – but it

Take It Outside! Part 2: Could Your District Make Outdoor Classroom Ideas Work?

Take It Outside! Part 2: Could Your District Make Outdoor Classroom Ideas Work?

In  a previous  blog post, we examined the case for outdoor  classrooms and why  this fall

Take It Outside! Part 1: The Case for Outdoor Classroom Design

Take It Outside! Part 1: The Case for Outdoor Classroom Design

As we work toward getting kids back to school in 2020, school districts across the country are

Outside Isn’t Canceled: How to Keep Kids Active During Social Distancing

Outside Isn’t Canceled: How to Keep Kids Active During Social Distancing

As you are well aware, life has changed drastically in South Texas in the past few weeks as a

Why You Should Send Your Kids Outside To Play – And Go With Them

Why You Should Send Your Kids Outside To Play – And Go With Them

Much of our formalized learning takes place indoors, but when it comes to physical, emotional and

Sun Safety for Kids: What’s The Big Deal?

Sun Safety for Kids: What’s The Big Deal?

It may sound strange today, but a generation or two ago, few people took sun safety seriously.

Why Kids Need Unstructured Play to Thrive

Why Kids Need Unstructured Play to Thrive

We all want our kids to grow up safe, happy and successful. But in the dogged pursuit of

Outside Now, Happy Later: Nature’s Effects on Kids’ Long-Term Development

Outside Now, Happy Later: Nature’s Effects on Kids’ Long-Term Development

As parents, educators and leaders, we want to prepare kids to thrive in a world that moves.

Playground Renovations: Small Updates Mean Big Transformations

Playground Renovations: Small Updates Mean Big Transformations

A school playground renovation is not just about updating its appearance and compliance (although,

Playgrounds Today: Moving Beyond Compliance to Inclusion

Playgrounds Today: Moving Beyond Compliance to Inclusion

If your school district is a microcosm of your students’ entire life path, what part does the

Park Place Recreation Designs Helps You Maximize District Playground Budgets

Park Place Recreation Designs Helps You Maximize District Playground Budgets

When it comes to getting the most out of a school district’s playground budget, there are a

Inclusive Play – More than Accessibility

Inclusive Play – More than Accessibility

Playground design has changed a lot in the past decades, with new products, custom design

Accessible Vs. Inclusive Playgrounds

Accessible Vs. Inclusive Playgrounds

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a civil rights law that was passed in 1990, prohibits

Walk Towards Delight

Walk Towards Delight

At Park Place Recreation Designs, we are passionate about inclusive play. We believe in equal

Pearsall Park: From Wasteland to Wonderland

Pearsall Park: From Wasteland to Wonderland

Pearsall Park in San Antonio is 526 acres of rolling grass hills speckled with walking/biking

Ways to Upgrade A Playground

Ways to Upgrade A Playground

Playgrounds offer more for today’s youth than solely entertainment. The positive impact of free,

XGen – Playground Innovation for the Next Generation

XGen – Playground Innovation for the Next Generation

Miracle Recreation’s Extreme Generation (or X-Gen for short) provides thrills like no

Project Highlight: Nature Playgrounds

Project Highlight: Nature Playgrounds

Getting kids away from screens – TV, video games, and cell phone apps – and outside to play

Updating Your Playground to be Inclusive

Updating Your Playground to be Inclusive

Playing on the playground seems like such a simple thing for kids, but it’s so much more than

Music on the Playground

Music on the Playground

Unstructured play on the playground is an integral part of every child’s development — social,

Miracle Mega Tower

Miracle Mega Tower

All kids are different, but we’re pretty sure there is at least one thing they all have in:

Miracle Recreation Fall Playground Sale

Miracle Recreation Fall Playground Sale

With summer gone and the cooler weather moving in, now is the ideal time to update, replace or

Healthy and Happy Kids

Healthy and Happy Kids

Children who are active and get exercise are more likely to stay active as they grow older,

5 Reasons Recess is Important in Schools

5 Reasons Recess is Important in Schools

More and more schools seem to be placing priority on test scores and pushing other important,

Protect Against Skin Cancer with Shade Structures

Protect Against Skin Cancer with Shade Structures

It’s important for kids to get outside and play, but it’s equally important to make sure they

Inclusive is the New Black

Inclusive is the New Black

We hear a lot about diversity and equal opportunity in the news, but most often it’s not in