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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
If there is ever a year that your district’s students could use the mental peace, cognitive
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?
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
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
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
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?
It may sound strange today, but a generation or two ago, few people took sun safety seriously.
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
As parents, educators and leaders, we want to prepare kids to thrive in a world that moves.
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
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
When it comes to getting the most out of a school district’s playground budget, there are a
Inclusive Play – More than Accessibility
Playground design has changed a lot in the past decades, with new products, custom design
Accessible Vs. Inclusive Playgrounds
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a civil rights law that was passed in 1990, prohibits
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 in San Antonio is 526 acres of rolling grass hills speckled with walking/biking
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
Miracle Recreation’s Extreme Generation (or X-Gen for short) provides thrills like no
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
Playing on the playground seems like such a simple thing for kids, but it’s so much more than
Music on the Playground
Unstructured play on the playground is an integral part of every child’s development — social,
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
With summer gone and the cooler weather moving in, now is the ideal time to update, replace or
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
More and more schools seem to be placing priority on test scores and pushing other important,
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
We hear a lot about diversity and equal opportunity in the news, but most often it’s not in