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    Pond Springs Elementary

    How Schools Can Benefit from Shade Structures

    By TF HarperPlaygrounds

    Schools can benefit from shade structures that provide students with a cool, comfortable place to study and learn. Shade structures in school buildings are most effective when they have a…

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    May 17, 2022
    Park view and bench after Austin playground services

    The Makings of a Great City Park

    By TF HarperPlaygrounds

    City parks are a vital part of any community. They provide a space for people to gather, relax, and have fun. A well-designed city park can be an asset to…

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    May 10, 2022
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    Essential Items to Bring to Your Playground Trip This Weekend

    By TF HarperPlaygrounds

    Playgrounds are great for letting kids run around and burn off some steam. The kids can run around, play, and have fun and you get to enjoy the sounds of…

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    April 28, 2022
    kids playing with a ball

    Why Playing is Important for Childhood Development

    By TF HarperPlaygrounds

    Playing has been recognized by United Nations High Commissions for Human Rights to be very important in a childs development. There is much more to kids playing than just goofing…

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    March 22, 2022
    Kids playing in a new wooden Austin playground installation

    Choosing the Perfect Location for a Playground 

    By TF HarperPlaygrounds

    Building a Playground is an investment. Because of the overall cost of building a playground is somewhat high, it is important that a lot of thought and planning go into…

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    February 24, 2022
    Girl engaging in play on a plalyground

    The 12 Types of Play That Playgrounds Should Facilitate

    By TF HarperPlaygrounds

    As children grow, they need to learn how to play by themselves and with others. Children find it fun to engage in a variety of games that challenge them in…

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    February 4, 2022
    kids playing on a colorful fun playground

    The Origin of Favorite Playground Games for Kids

    By TF HarperPlaygrounds

    Children will always find a way to learn, stay active, and be happy. Playing is a natural and enjoyable activity that children quickly defer to when bored. They have a…

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    December 21, 2021
    Six women hang upside down by their knees from a horizontal bar outdoors, arms extended downward, wearing matching shorts and shirts.

    History of Playground Equipment

    By TF HarperPlaygrounds

    The first outdoor gymnasium arrived in 1821. It was built in Salem, Massachusetts, at the Latin School. The playground equipment included a vaulting horse and parallel bars. However, the popularity…

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    November 4, 2021
    Children playing on a colorful playground in a green park.

    Comparing Different Types of Playgrounds

    By TF HarperPlaygrounds

    Playgrounds play an important part in improving the physical, psychological and, social health of children. In the current age of the internet and television, it has become increasingly important to…

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    October 26, 2021
    Detailed Scale Model of a Playground Design, Preparing for Future Austin Playground Installation and Planning

    Playground Planning Checklist for Schools & Communities

    By TF HarperPlaygrounds

    Has it crossed your mind that there should be a playground for kids around your neighborhood? Community playgrounds contribute immensely to the healthy development of children’s motor skills. It is…

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    September 24, 2021
    Man and woman using outdoor exercise equipment

    The Benefits of Outdoor Fitness Equipment in Your Community

    By TF HarperPlaygrounds

    It is no secret that today we live in a world of unparalleled convenience and comfort that we often take for granted. In fact, our modern society allows us luxury…

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    September 7, 2021
    Colorful pour-in-place rubber surface on a playground with the text "HOP"

    A Complete Guide to Playground Surfacing

    By TF HarperPlaygrounds

    Any community can benefit from installing playgrounds for kids and families to gather. However, playground surfacing might not be the first thing that comes to their mind when trying to…

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    July 22, 2021
    A bench in a park along a walking trail.

    How Exercise Parks & Outdoor Areas Improve Communities

    By TF HarperPlaygrounds

    There are many reasons that playgrounds and parks benefit children, communities, and neighborhoods. When it comes to something as important as allowing and helping children to enjoy the simple activity…

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    June 25, 2021
    A woman jogging on a park trail near Austin playground services

    The Unique Visions and Benefits of Parks and Playgrounds

    By TF HarperPlaygrounds

    There is no shortage of reasons why playgrounds benefit children, communities, neighborhoods and general physical activity levels. Allowing children to be children and enjoy the simple activity of play is…

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    May 25, 2021
    Three children playing on a seesaw in a park.

    Essential Types of Equipment Every Playground Should Have

    By TF HarperPlaygrounds

    Play is an essential part of your child’s growth, and its benefits are innumerable. It’s through playing that your child learns and develops. Not only does playing help encourage exercise…

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    April 27, 2021
    3 tire swings side by side

    Did You Know These Playground Equipment Pieces Are Banned?

    By TF HarperPlaygrounds

    Playgrounds are places meant for fun and development, not danger. This means there is a need to place special focus on the safety of our playgrounds. It is important that…

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    April 7, 2021
    A family on bicycles riding to a playground installation in Austin

    Playground Planning Details You Shouldn’t Overlook

    By TF HarperPlaygrounds

    Planning a playground may take just as long as it takes to plan any other public space or even a building. Guests are sure to provide you with important feedback…

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    March 11, 2021
    Older boy and younger boy playing on a playground with a variety of age-specific equipment

    How to Select Age Appropriate Playground Equipment

    By TF HarperPlaygrounds

    Every child enjoys playing on a great playground. It is a place where they can hop, jump, relax, destress and just spend time being a child. A playground is a…

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    February 24, 2021
    areal view of a community playground equipment Austin and layout

    Creating a Playground Layout

    By TF HarperPlaygrounds

    When it comes to a playground, an intentional design and layout are crucial. A well thought out playground can capture the attention of a community and become a gathering place…

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    February 8, 2021
    Photo of colorful stairs going up to playground slide

    Playground Trends To Expect In 2021

    By TF HarperPlaygrounds

    With 2021 upon us, it is now more important than ever to understand how playgrounds will be affected by the current crisis. Although the playground industry looks to be returning…

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    January 13, 2021
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