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Playground Safety Tips as a Template from the British Columbia Centre for Disease Control

The pandemic has taught us how at times, we take for granted those little escapades to the parks or to the many types of playground. What simply was ordinary and a daily mundane, seems to be a very rare occurrence now as going to the playground nowadays require a thorough health assessment and risk management […]

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Health Safety Tips in Planning Your Playground Tips

For parents who are worried about their children’s mental state in staying mostly at home over the past months, these concerns are justified. A change of scenery such as a visit to the park and playgrounds will uplift their spirit and help them cope with the constant fluctuation rate of these pandemic times. As a […]

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COVID-19 Disease Response by Playground Safety Org

If you are a community manager for a playground or a commercial playground operator that is maintaining the balance of operating despite the pandemic, health and safety is the prime focus in keeping children, their families and the community safe as they interact with the playground. PlaygroundSafety.Org offers a comprehensive guide on playground and safety. […]

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CDC Guide for Managing Parks and Recreational Facilities During the Pandemic

The global pandemic brought upon by COVID-19 have radically change our lifestyle and how we interact with our surroundings. Commercial and Recreational areas are no longer crowded nor buzzing with activity as there were periodic lockdowns and stay at home orders. We see rules and protocols on social distancing and limiting on-premise capacity in order […]

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How to Start Crowdfunding for Your Community Playgrounds

Playgrounds are more than just a place for enjoyment. Their impact to the community is immense as it is a place where childhood dreams and the fondest of the earliest memories are nurtured. If a community does not have a playground or if the playground is deteriorating, chances are, you’ll see less kids being active […]

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Why We Need More Inclusive Playgrounds in Our Communities

Inclusive playgrounds are becoming in common in the west. Territories such as the United States, Canada, Western and Eastern Europe have seen their fair share of inclusive playgrounds being put up by countries, regions, shires and cities. In Asia, the earliest pioneer would be Singapore where its cities have begun introducing inclusive playgrounds to the […]

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Simple Playground Rules and Courtesies for Everyone

Playgrounds are still a part of the new normal but for every trip outdoors, we must exercise precaution in order to be safe from the infectious COVID-19 pandemic. If your playground operator or the playground community manager have yet to issue guidelines, we’re listing the quick playground tips for all to follow. This is to […]

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Commercial Playground Trends in 2021

2021 will be arriving in a number of days and despite the tough year that playground operators and commercial playgrounds have faced this year, there is optimism that things will gradually return to normal and cities with their improved health and safety protocols will make their areas safer for all. For the commercial playground industry, […]

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Why Playgrounds Will Continue in the Post Pandemic

Earlier this year when cities and borders were closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many families were confined at home due to the lockdown. With the lockdown, there were strict lockdowns on commercial and public spaces. This included playgrounds that are commercially operated and community playgrounds. During the lockdown and the months leading to the […]

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New Considerations in Planning Commercial Playgrounds for 2021

The pandemic has greatly affected both community and commercial indoor playgrounds. This year, playgrounds have remained closed for most of the months due to mandated lockdowns and commercial restrictions put in place. As we are in the middle of November and both public and commercial spaces have since open up to welcome families, new health […]