Playgrounds are well known for different types of slides and monkey bars on asphalt floors or soft materials. But, that’s about to change as safety becomes more and more the priority for children. What’s more about this is children are designing playgrounds that are focused more on interactive activities than never-ending slide rides. What […]
Story: What Will It Look Like If Children Were to Design a Playground
Playgrounds are what children see as a place where they can have fun all day long. Even though envisioned by adults, children still have the time of their lives. But what if children were asked to tell adults what they think playgrounds should have? This is precisely what architect Shane Cotter did, in which The […]
Should Sands and Sandboxes Make a Comeback in Playgrounds?
Slides, monkey bars, and even ladders are great for a baby’s development. Allowing them to climb up and down the ladder provides sensory stimulation, which is essential for their growth. But everywhere you go, playgrounds, both indoor and outdoor, offer rubber rubber-bottom surfaces. One professor is hoping to bring back sand into playgrounds. Susan Herrington, […]
How PLAY at OKADA can Make Staycations Memorable for the Kids
Staycations are a great way to bond with your kids without having to leave your country or even city. Why not bring out the kids and have a memorable staycation for the weekend? Why PLAY at Okada Manila? PLAY at Okada Manila is a great indoor playground to visit during a staycation. Being a […]
Playground Feature: Play Cloud in Cebu City
The rainy season is coming, and it won’t stop kids from having fun. A recently opened indoor playground in Cebu city offers children a play haven. Play Cloud started welcoming children in Cebu City way back on April 20, and it already features what children and parents are expecting from indoor playgrounds. Children undeniably are […]
Tips in Preventing Playground Related Accidents
Doctors recommend that children have their daily dose of exercise every day. At least 60 minutes should be allocated to free play and the playground is the best place to allow them to play and make friends at the same time. But that doesn’t mean you can leave your children unattended. Playgrounds are great. But, […]
How Social and Technology are Reshaping Playgrounds Today
In the world we’re living today, it’s a common scenario for children to have what we can call a digital babysitter, which is basically a mobile device that grabs the attention of children. In other words, children will become occupied while parents do their jobs. There’s no denying that children can learn through apps installed […]
About Mobile Playgrounds and their Value for Commercialization
Living in the 21st Century has changed how children play. Before the entrance of mobile devices that incorporated games, children roam freely on the sidewalk or playgrounds. They get to continually meet with children of the same age as them. However, children are now glued to their mobile devices, playing games that don’t require that […]
How Commercial Obstacle Courses Fit into Your Health
We all know from the bottom of our hearts that obstacle training is intimidating. As people who don’t routinely exercise, we always have the notion that obstacle courses are hard and we are not fit enough to take on a challenge. It’s time to look at this differently. Actually, obstacle training is great for people […]
How Much Physical Activity is Needed by Growing Kids?
Physical activity goes a long way when it comes to growing kids. It’s actually a physical activity that helps your little ones to learn healthy habits and become healthy as they grow up. Did you know that physical activity has a lot of benefits in store for your child? It strengthens bones and muscles […]