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Innovating and Elevating Play: iPlayCO announces new TAG Active systems

New and improved TAG allows players to compete to gain points and reach the top of the scoreboard iPlayCO, a leading play structure manufacturer, has announced the launch of a new product, TAG Active, which brings together the classic playground game tag with new gamification technology. This challenges players to choose their own path and […]

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Are Indoor Playgrounds Back for Summer in 2021?

Last year, playgrounds were close due to the pandemic spread and the vaccines were not yet implemented to the population in key areas across the world. Studies show that a city or region its vaccination goals are a place where most entertainment areas are open to the public – albeit with restrictions. Governments and local […]

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Combining Indoor and Outdoor Playgrounds for Innovative Play

The pandemic have halted the operations of many indoor playground operators as various bodies such as governments, infectious disease control agencies and health agencies have advised against indoor gatherings and public gatherings inside entertainment facilities such as indoor commercial playgrounds. In the western part of the world, particularly the United States, Canada and parts of […]

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Playground Safety – How to Prevent Injuries

Playgrounds are among the fondest memories of children. But what can be a pleasant experience, has its risks to children – especially if they are not careful nor familiar with the play equipment. For the parents and guardians, they must teach the children about safety and how to play the right and safe way with […]

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Playground Reopening and Safety Promotion Guidelines

Playgrounds are allowed to reopen if the government says it is safe to do so. There are also guidelines issued by the government or city administration on public health & safety in regards to public or community areas that includes community playgrounds. There are also guidelines on safety and health for businesses that may include […]

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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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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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Indoor Commercial Playground Guidance Template from Toronto City

Indoor playgrounds are still closed across the globe due to the ongoing pandemic and its mutation with a new strain that is more infectious. Fortunately, there is no studies yet that detailed whether this mutation is deadlier. But for areas such as Australia and Toronto, commercially-operated playgrounds have started to operate again, albeit with, strict […]

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Things to Think About in 2021 for Commercial Playground Operators

With 2021 being just around the corner, commercial playground operators and community playground managers are most likely thinking of what’s ahead. Things such as business, health and safety are the major concerns for most, and that includes the playground industry. 2020 was a challenging year for the playground industry due to the pandemic and early […]