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National Demonstration Site NetworkJohn Bishop Park Recognized as a Play On! and Inclusion National Demonstration Site

John Bishop Park features the first inclusive playground for the community, including elements to promote youth fitness.

Case StudiesCase Study: Hugh MacRae Park and Trillium Health Resources

The "Play Together" Playground Initiative across Eastern North Carolina

BlogHealthy Activities for Various Levels of Fitness

Ultimately, the goal is to find an activity that is fun and will continue to motivate you to do it again and again.

BlogSafety Guidelines for Scheduled (and Unscheduled) Playground Maintenance

There will be times when it is necessary to take a piece of equipment or a component out of service either temporarily while a repair is being made.

BlogPlayground Surfacing Maintenance Guide

Well-maintained playground surfacing should be capable of attenuating a fall from the equipment's established fall height.

Industry NewsWater Safety USA Announced 2018 Water Safety Message

Water Safety USA recently announced the 2018 water safety message: “Become Water Competent."

ResearchNew Tool Shows Money Does Grow on Trees

For every dollar invested in planting trees, cities see an average $2.25 per tree return on their investment each year.

Community Giving Initiatives Philanthropy Turns out to be a Good Way to Get Sedentary Children to Exercise

The Kid Power band, developed by UNICEF, lets children use exercise to “unlock” a donation of a food packet to a child in need somewhere else in the world.

BlogSustaining Outdoor Music Environments

After planning, designing, and installing quality outdoor music environments, consideration should be given to maintenance and care of the instruments.