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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Virtual Reality Playgrounds: When Play Levels Up!
The futuristic and next generation of playgrounds are here and it is levelling up the play experience for children. VR Playgrounds are also increasingly becoming a fixture on the many indoor play areas and arcade hubs across the globe. Known as formally Virtual Reality play, VR offers an augmented experience on visuals, interaction and immersion […]
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 […]
Future Outfitting Tips for Your Commercial Playground
Playgrounds must innovate in order to keep the train of fun going. While the classic play equipment such as the slide, crawl tunnel, the ball pit and others will remain a fixture, there must be an infusion of new play equipment to revitalise the playground experience. New play equipment and old play equipment in the […]
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 […]
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 […]
Playground Rules and Regulations Guide from the United Kingdom
Last year, both commercial and public playgrounds were mainly closed during the long months as local lockdowns were implemented. It was not until late in 2020 that playgrounds were allowed to reopen albeit with restrictions that focuses on the courtesy of social distancing and personal hygiene checks. If you are a playground operator or a […]
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 […]