Inclusive playgrounds are not only accessible, but they also incorporate equipment with physical, sensory and social benefits. According to the American Disabilities Act ADA , all playgrounds should be accessible and support children with limited mobility, such as those in a wheelchair, by providing a user-friendly space. When a playground design is inclusive, it also encourages children to express themselves physically, socially, mentally, musically and through exploration and motion exercises.
Inclusive playgrounds are spaces for all children, including autistic children and those with sensory processing disorders. Activity panels are an example of inclusive playground equipment where children engage in mental activities, music, exploration, exercise and imaginative play.
Talking tubes allow for downtime in a one-on-one setting. Other inclusive features include double rails on ramps, gliders and spinners for children in wheelchairs, therapeutic rings, ground-level play panels and therapeutic swing seats.
Sensory equipment and activities inspire and promote development by stimulating the senses. It also promotes inclusivity for children with varying play styles. For children on the autism spectrum or anyone who gets overwhelmed by noise, private areas offering tactile experiences are set away from the noisy areas of the playground. Request a Quote. Themed playgrounds continue to be a popular trend for kids of all abilities.
Some themed playgrounds, such as Walker Homesite Park and the pirate ship-themed playground at the Lollipop School, take a holistic approach by encouraging socialization and motor skill development through physical activity.
Walker Homesite Park added a farm-themed playground that encourages pretend play for children of all ability levels. Lollipop School in Park Ridge, NJ added a pirate-themed playground that encourages pretend play for children of all ability levels.
Children imagine sailing on a pirate ship and digging for treasure in the first waterpark constructed for people of all abilities. Well-planned playgrounds integrate equipment with spaces that offer developmental growth opportunities for children.
Some playground opportunities for child growth and development include:. Playgrounds have made remarkable progress in terms of safety over the last century, from vacant lots with discarded materials to exciting modern playgrounds that are not only safe but accessible and inclusive.
Old equipment that posed safety hazards for children has been replaced with safe equipment that promotes child development and growth. A growing trend in playground safety is to prevent sun exposure with shaded structures. The shade keeps children cool, prevents UV radiation and preserves the playground equipment. Shade structures come in many colors and designs and can be free-standing or built into other pieces. Since , Playworld has offered high-quality, durable commercial playground equipment and exceptional service.
We are committed to innovative playground design and safe play with durable equipment that you can enjoy for years to come. Our commercial playground equipment is manufactured in our central Pennsylvania facility using premium materials and processes. All equipment and materials undergo comprehensive testing to meet or exceed safety standards. Our playground designs offer creative play environments that are inclusive and focus on child development. We offer playgrounds for the early childhood years and school-age children , as well as fitness systems and electronic playground equipment.
At Playworld, our playgrounds spark the imaginations of children while providing opportunities for socialization and self-discovery in an unstructured environment. We maximize play value by considering child development , socialization, sensory experiences, inclusivity, innovation, safety and fun.
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Contact us today to get some customized ideas to make the playground dreams of your community come true. Skip to main content. Find a Rep. Novelty Play Structures In the s and s, designers and recreation specialists in the U. The s and s During the s and s, modular playgrounds made from wood came to the forefront.
Into the Twenty-First Century By , the construction of integrated playgrounds started to expand across the United States.
The following states, however, have adopted all or parts of the guidelines and standards to regulate and improve playground safety: Rhode Island Connecticut New Jersey Virginia North Carolina Arkansas Tennessee Florida Illinois Michigan Utah Wyoming Oklahoma Texas California The implementation of safety standards has helped reduce fatalities and serious injuries on playgrounds. Find Your Playworld Representative The Future of Playgrounds and Playground Design Designers predict that future playground development will incorporate shade, be more sustainable and allow for more inventive play.
Inclusive Playground Design Thirty-six percent of the population , or one in three people, is touched by a severe disability. Sensory Playground Equipment Sensory equipment and activities inspire and promote development by stimulating the senses. Below are examples of sensory playground equipment used to stimulate the five senses: Auditory: Children make their own sounds and make choices about volume levels. Tactile: Children explore different textures and make decisions about their own levels of tactile input.
These experiences also help children process visual and auditory cues. Visual: Colors and shapes create a rich learning environment and help with brain-eye coordination. Nature Play: Playing in nature offers a rich sensory environment with extensive learning opportunities.
Natural environments help children reduce stress and increase attention levels. Request a Quote Themed Playgrounds Themed playgrounds continue to be a popular trend for kids of all abilities.
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Corporate solution including all features. Statistics on " Parks " The most important statistics. The most important statistics. Further related statistics. We analyzed available data for each state to better understand the status of these playground closures. Our examination includes both a national view of school and playground closures as well as an in-depth look at how playground closures are being handled at the local level in Maryland, where KABOOM!
While this information is ever-changing, the information below provides an important snapshot into how playgrounds are being impacted by the COVID crisis at this critical juncture. Click or tap on a state for a snapshot on the state's child population, public park closures, and public-school playground closures.
Sixteen states and Washington, D. Seven states have re-opened playgrounds with specific state-level guidance. Guidance provided at the state-level tends to focus on social distancing protocols, the sanitation of equipment, and other hygiene practices. The following is a representative sample of language used in state-level orders closing playgrounds. Across state-level orders, guidance specific to playgrounds was lacked clarity.
From state to state the definition of what constituted non-essential parts of parks and recreation varied widely. There were a number of states where closure of playgrounds could be implied, but were not included in our analysis because playgrounds were not specifically named in these orders.
There is uneven state-level guidance on playgrounds, leaving decisions on closures up to local interpretation in many cases. Forty states and D. Further, in eight states there are recommended closures where nearly every school is closed. Finally, two states Montana and Wyoming have expired school closure orders, leaving re-opening for academic year to local discretion.
Assuming that all public schools are closed, this impacts over 50 million public school students nationwide.
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