Swings are one of the most popular features of any playground. Kids seem to flock towards them and spend a great deal of their playground time swinging on them. If you have a playground that has swings on it, you should strongly consider installing playground swing mats underneath. You’ll get access to a long list... Read more »
Do you want to make sure the playground at your school, park, or other play area is as safe as possible? Of course you do! One way to improve the safety of your playground is to select the right flooring for it. You’ll have plenty of options to choose from, but before you make a... Read more »
The great thing about installing rubber mulch on a playground is that you won’t have to do much to it once it goes down. Unlike wood mulch, you won’t have to replenish it often since it won’t decompose. You also won’t have to worry about it floating away when it rains. Nevertheless, there are some... Read more »
Do you want to help the environment and make your playground safer? You can do it by using rubber mulch over regular mulch, sand, or any of the other options that are out there when building a playground. Here is why rubber mulch is such an eco-friendly playground material to use for your school, park,... Read more »
Rubber mulch is often incorporated into outdoor playground areas where children play. It makes these areas safer and prevents kids from getting hurt when they accidentally fall off a piece of playground equipment. It provides the cushioning kids need and is a much better option than regular mulch or even sand. But rubber mulch isn’t... Read more »
Most researchers and doctors agree that kids should be playing outside and getting exercise for about 60 minutes each day. Unfortunately, this can be extremely difficult during the winter months – especially with the frigid temperatures we’ve been experiencing lately. Parents obviously don’t want their children playing outside in the cold, and as a result,... Read more »
For new parents, there are many milestones that are so exciting but many of those milestones are overwhelming too. If you are considering taking your child to the playground for the first time, it is important to be prepared for the trip. Consider Child’s Age The amount of supervision and hovering that you should do... Read more »
As weather takes a turn for those worse, it’s easy to fall into the trap of letting your kids sit inside in front of the TV or tablet. Although a lot of the programming is educational and beneficial for children, there are a lot of benefits that technology can’t offer. Real-life playground play time is... Read more »
School’s out for summer which means that most kids will be hitting the playgrounds, and while you do your best to ensure their safety, it can be hard not to worry. Many kids are treated yearly for playground-related injuries as a result of unsafe play. However, there are many things that you can do to... Read more »
Back in the early 1800s, natural rubber became very popular throughout the United States, but it wasn’t long before people started to realize the limitations of this versatile material. Specifically, rubber didn’t withstand temperature extremes very well. These earliest forms of rubber would melt when the temperature got too warm, and would freeze and crack... Read more »
