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Converting School Playgrounds to Community Parks
By
Emily Attwood ,
August 2012
Fitting in physical activity is as much about finding a place as finding time. Larger cities especially are hardpressed to provide more parks and recreational areas in already cramped quarters.
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Rec Agencies Face New ADA Requirements
By
Nicholas Brown,
February 2011
Nothing says "celebration" like the unveiling of new design standards and revisions to existing federal regulations. But that's how President Barack Obama and the U.S. Department of Justice framed the 20th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act in a ceremony last July.
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Recycled Rubber Pavers Gain Traction as Green Alternative to Concrete
By
Andrew Cohen,
October 2010
Recycled (and recyclable) pavers are gaining traction as a green alternative to concrete.
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Playground Designers Face Hard Choices When Specifying Surfacing
By
Paul Steinbach,
May 2009
From impact attenuation to accessibility, playground operators face a number of hard choices when specifying safety surfacing.
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Land Reform
By
John T. Wolohan,
4/1/2004
Recreational-use statutes are expanding to include public fields, playgrounds and pools
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Equal-Opportunity Playgrounds
By
Michael Popke,
10/1/2003
Enterprising parents and community groups are reacting to the ADA's shortcomings by creating truly inclusive park environments that appeal to children of all abilities
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On Unsafe Ground
By
Aaron R. Conklin,
5/1/1999
The guidelines for surfaces and equipment are clearer and more readily available than ever. So why are so many communities still struggling to create safe playgrounds?
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Protected Play
By
Scott Burton,
5/1/1997
To limit liability risk, playground operators must familiarize themselves with safety guidelines, and identify and correct potential hazards.
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