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    Category: Playgrounds Page 6

    Example of a playground made of wood and plastic

    Different Playground Materials And Benefits

    By TF HarperPlaygrounds

    Many families and cities today are getting more and more interested in playgrounds. Not only do the kids have fun but it’s also a great way to let them run…

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    October 28, 2017
    A family at a playground with artificial shade structures

    Should Your Playground Area Be Shaded?

    By TF HarperPlaygrounds

    When it comes to outdoor activities, there are many options for increasing overall comfort. One of these options is shading on playgrounds. There are both benefits and responsibilities involved in…

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    September 17, 2017
    Children dressed up as pirates at a themed playground

    Benefits of Giving Playgrounds a Theme

    By TF HarperPlaygrounds

    Should You Get a Themed Playground? What are the Best Themes? As has always been the case, kids grow up with an imagination so wild that it can even make…

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    August 14, 2017
    A child riding a swing at a playground in a city neighborhood

    Playgrounds In Cities Aren’t Just For Kids

    By TF HarperPlaygrounds

    Local parks and playgrounds can be more beneficial than you may realize. Sure, kids love a playground. But there are also important social and economic reasons that playgrounds aren’t just…

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    June 18, 2017
    A slide leads to a playfully painted playground surface

    Playground Surfacing Materials

    By TF HarperPlaygrounds

    You may remember crunching over gravel in the playgrounds of your childhood, but today many safer alternatives are used instead. These materials vary in cost and maintenance requirements. However, they…

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    April 7, 2017
    Designing Safer Playgrounds

    Designing Safer Playgrounds

    By TF HarperPlaygrounds

    We’ve covered playground design quite a bit on this blog, with several entries touching on the history of playgrounds and the inspiration for some of the structures we see today….

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    March 6, 2017
    Safety Requirements for Public Playgrounds

    Safety Requirements for Public Playgrounds

    By TF HarperPlaygrounds

    Any experienced construction crew has looked at playgrounds in trying to figure out to do most of the structures more effectively. Because of this it can be interesting to look…

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    January 17, 2017
    More than Simple Play

    More Than Simple Play

    By TF HarperPlaygrounds

    History Of The American Playground For most parents in America today, the idea of taking a child to a playground is as normal as taking them to a park, a…

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    December 27, 2016
    The History of Playgrounds and Their Design Process

    The History of Playgrounds and Their Design Process

    By TF HarperPlaygrounds

    Playgrounds have a long history. They pose some interesting design challenges but they can be can be fun to design, especially if the playground has been designed well. The first…

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    November 26, 2016
    Building Your Park or Playground: Initial Design and Inspiration

    Building Your Park or Playground: Initial Design and Inspiration

    By TF HarperPlaygrounds

    Inspiration for Building Your Park or Playground Before you lay the literal foundation for your park or playground, you want to create a foundation of ideas from which to plan…

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    October 28, 2016
    Building Your Park or Playground: Advanced Design and Features

    Building Your Park or Playground: Advanced Design and Features

    By TF HarperPlaygrounds

    There are base-connected pieces and standalone “attractions”. The connected pieces can be added on as part of the main structure, while standalone pieces would include things off to the side…

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    October 17, 2016
    The History of Playgrounds

    The History of Playgrounds

    By TF HarperPlaygrounds

    Children have been playing since the beginning of time. They used their imagination and created games such as hide and seek, duck, duck, goose and skipping rocks. Unfortunately, children would…

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    June 3, 2016
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