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Best Pickleball Court Shade Solutions Revealed

Benefits of Shade Structures for Pickleball Courts Shade structures provide numerous benefits for pickleball courts, making them a valuable addition to any court. Here are some of the key benefits: 1. Protection from the sun: Shade structures offer protection from harmful UV rays, reducing the

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Planning Your Outdoor Shelter Space

Attract families to your housing community Because shelters are one of the most versatile structures, they’re the perfect centerpiece to design your outdoor space around. In particular, developers, homeowners associations, and apartment complex owners turn to us to create shaded spaces for their community to

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Pour-in-Place Surfacing – What You Need to Know

Site Preparation Area must be excavated to remove all organic materials that will decompose, settle, & affect surfacing Drainage must be addressed as safety surfacing is porous Suitable sub-base & edging installed (options below) ADA compliant grading needed   Sub-base Options: Crushed Aggregate – Comprised

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What Makes a Water Park a Great Investment?

Water parks just don’t seem to stop getting more popular. Despite, or perhaps due to the pandemic, new properties of ever-increasing sizes are being developed all over the world. And it’s not all about square footage. New water park equipment continues to be developed so

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Why Naturalized Playgrounds?

Why naturalized playgrounds? Inspired by Richard Louv’s book, Last Child in the Woods, a grassroots movement advocating outdoor play in nature is growing across the USA and Canada, driven by parents, environmental educators, recreation and health promotion professionals, naturalists, and others. Naturalized playgrounds can support

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Outdoor Adult Fitness Parks: Design Considerations

DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS  EXAMPLE APPLICATION OF BEST PRACTICE DESIGN Aligning fitness equipment selection to total body fitness is critical for ensuring a well-rounded fitness routine. Equally important are a variety of design practices. To help support the planning process, utilize this guide to communicate and ensure

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Engaging Whole Communities

Communities that rally around the health and well-being of their children are inspirational. Many are recognizing the diverse needs of the children and families in their communities and taking innovative approaches to nurture appreciation, align values, and demonstrate respect. Innovative, inclusively designed play environments are

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How much water do splash pads use?

Many children and adults enjoy being in environments with water. This is especially true if they have grown up swimming in pools or participating in water activities. One way to continue to enjoy water activities is to go to a splash pad. You still get

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Mapping the Face of Adult Play and Fitness

Let’s face it; they aren’t just a fad, Outdoor Adult Fitness Parks are a fast-growing trend that provide a great way to get in a workout. Adult exercise equipment installed in the great outdoors is usually free to use, promotes fresh air and Vitamin D,

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Budgeting and Paying for a New Early Childhood Playground

Early childhood and preschool playgrounds have a powerful role in nurturing children’s physical, emotional, and social development. Budgeting for the cost of playground equipment can be a concern for many preschools, daycares, and non-profit organizations, but Nature of Early Play has creative funding ideas and

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