Knowledge is power, and knowledge not shared is knowledge wasted. The purpose of this blog is to share the wealth of knowledge that we have gained over our tenure in the playground and recreation industry. This blog covers a variety of topics that vary from installation of commercial playground equipment, shade and surfacing and other technical writings, to the impact of play on child development.
The whole world benefits when children play. Play aids in the development of not only children but communities and society at large. Children that play and grow together on the playground are better prepared later in life to deal with challenges and social interactions. This simple act of playing, while it may seem basic is worthy of additional thought and study; it is truly one of the most important activities in human development and to promote play is to promote a better world. Our mission is to help promote play and child development by providing the best playground and recreational products and services to our community at affordable prices. We hope that this blog and the information in it helps you to learn more about the importance of play and the industry.
On Monday, Pro Playgrounds installed a 13’ Commercial Hyperbolic Umbrella Shade at the Tallahassee Animal Service Center. The shade and installation, valued at $10,000, was donated by Pro Playgrounds, as part of its “Local Shade Giveaway”. Pro Playgrounds launched…
With temperatures on the rise, the time to install shade over your playgrounds and other recreational spaces is now. Shade has three major functions when it comes to outdoor play: Safety Comfort Maintenance Safety Trees and…
While playgrounds are a great place for children to play and be active, accidents do happen. To help ensure our play areas are safe environments for children, the National Program for Playground Safety (NPPS) has created a framework for parents,…
Mounting evidence shows major benefits of using outdoor gym equipment versus working out indoors. Key motivators include a better workout, cleaner air, and increased energy overall. Below are just a few examples of evidence supporting the positive impact of exercising…
Depending on your location, playground shade installation may require a building permit. Here’s why. Permanent, in-ground shade structures larger than 10’x10′ must be building code compliant in some states. This is often due to environmental factors including seismic activity,…
Playground planning on a budget? Get more bang for your buck with wholesale playground equipment. Ideal for schools, churches, daycares and other organizations in search of affordable outdoor recreation, wholesale playground equipment offers the same high quality as other…
The growing use of technology and age of convenience has shifted our society to become overwhelmingly sedentary. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Resources lists many statistics regarding physical activity, or a lack thereof, within the United States. Below…
This year marks Pro Playgrounds ten-year anniversary. In an effort to say thank you to the local community that has contributed to our growth and success we raffled off a 13’ commercial hyperbolic umbrella shade to a local organization in…
Playgrounds are a great place to encourage active play in children. Large arm and leg movements that go along with playing on the playground have been shown to greatly reduce the risk of childhood obesity. Appreciation for physical activity at…
