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Designing For Everyone

According to the Centers for Disease Control, more than one in four people lives with disabilities. Yet many playgrounds and recreational spaces fail to provide inclusive environments where everyone can connect, play, and thrive.

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Designing Inclusion

Morgan’s Camp is a 102-acre recreational oasis, just north of San Antonio, Texas. The camp is located within a majestic geography that transitions from urban landscape to the rolling hills and canyons of the Texas Hill Country.

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Limitless Recreation

Winona Lake Limitless Park is more than a playground—it’s a space where people of all ages and abilities can come together to play, connect, and enjoy the outdoors.

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What’s In Play?

From advancements in surfacing and material technology to a growing emphasis on inclusive and sustainable design, the playground equipment industry continues to evolve. Staying up to date on industry trends is paramount for equipment manufacturers, designers, and experts alike.

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Small Spaces, Big Impacts

Community parks are often celebrated as the epitome of urban park experiences, as evidenced in Google results, bustling vehicular traffic, and ambient sounds present. However, leaders tend to overlook the invaluable opportunity to forge community bonds through the intimate spaces of smaller parks.

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Art For The Masses

In tiny Madrid, New Mexico, on the Turquoise Trail between Albuquerque and Santa Fe, a tiny lot nestled off the main road is home to Connie’s Photo Park.

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Clean And Green

A good waste-management program is essential for reaching sustainable goals at local, national, and international levels, both now and in the future. To achieve these goals, it’s important to start implementing systems in public spaces.

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Goal-Oriented

Excitement permeated the playground at Burnet Elementary in Dallas, Texas as students wearing U.S. Soccer Foundation jerseys lined up for a ceremonial “first kick.” The crowd was gathered to celebrate a new soccer mini-pitch system designed and donated to spread the sport.

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Equity In Grantmaking

Situated between majestic Puget Sound and the iconic Cascade mountains, King County, Wash., is home to some of the most beautiful landscapes in the country. Thousands of parks of all sizes dot the county, home to 2.3 million people, but these public open spaces are not distributed equitably.

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Greenspaces Of The Future

Access to parks and greenspaces has been long recognized as a significant contributing factor to communities’ health and wellness.

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Joining The Big Leagues

In a landmark development for the local athletic community, the Hialeah Parks and Community Engagement Department proudly introduced Hialeah Elite, the city's first-ever travel basketball program.

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Playing Without Limits

“Tonight, we’re going to work on building strong muscles and fast feet!” Melissa Clarke-Wharff calls out to a group of pre-teens warming up for 45 minutes of fitness fun.

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