Ever been on a playground without shade on a hot day? Several pieces of equipment, if not all of the playground surfaces, can get so hot they are not safe to touch. Even on cool days, playground equipment retains massive…
When installing playground equipment, the number one factor to consider is safety. Before you begin, it is important to assess several foundational factors including, the slope, soil quality and nearby vegetation on the playground site. One of the first stages…
The installation of shade structures extends playtime for children by making the playground a safer place. While playground shade is not required by U.S. regulations, it is highly recommended by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the National Program for…
Outdoor classrooms provides a hands-on environment for children to discover and learn through experience. Metal shelters and commercial site furniture are a quick and affordable way to make an outdoor classroom. When children learn in the great outdoors, they tend…
When planning a playground, it is important to ensure the cost of equipment and installation aligns with your budget. With discounts of up to forty percent, wholesale playground equipment provides significant cost savings for schools, churches and parks. The savings…
Students can play longer outdoors when playgrounds are shaded either by way of playground shade structures or natural tree shade. The surface temperature of equipment and other materials on the playground is significantly reduced when covered by shade, meaning children…
The word is out. Children who play more outside are better behaved inside. In response, preschools are installing age appropriate playgrounds and boosting student achievement of developmental milestones along the way. Installing preschool playground equipment is beneficial to child development….
Outside play is an excellent way for children to expand their physical, mental and social development. Gross and fine motor skills are boosted as children climb up ladders and across monkey bars, use their legs to pump the swings higher…
Playground shade canopies make playground equipment last longer. After investing in a commercial playground and installation, it is important to consider the cost of maintenance and how that cost can be reduced over time. The installation of shade structures, for…
The Framework for 21st Century Student Outcomes was developed as a guideline to equip students with the skills, knowledge and expertise they need to succeed in modern day work and life. Evidence demonstrates outdoor learning boosts delivery of all five…
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 the…
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,…
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 shade structures are an…
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, high…
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…
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…
Play longer with shades for playgrounds and other outdoor spaces. When it comes to shades for playgrounds and other outdoor spaces, there are a wide variety of commercial shade structures to choose from. Shades for playgrounds protect equipment from the…
A recent study analyzing obesity risks in children found the placement of playground equipment in the childcare setting had an overwhelmingly positive outcome on both child health and development. Post installation, children spent a significantly higher amount of time participating…
Not all recreational projects are cut and dry. Unique factors such as the condition of existing equipment, location and age appropriateness greatly impact the scope of any project. Fortunately, playground consulting services with licensed industry professionals can help you choose…
Did you know shade structures keep play areas up to 20 degrees cooler? That means more time for children to play comfortably outside on equipment that does not burn to the touch. Need we say more? In addition to cooler equipment and…
Parks and community playgrounds are vital to community togetherness, physical health and social well-being. The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) highlights the benefits of well-planned parks, including the health, economic, environmental and social benefits. According to an analysis of…
A recent study assessing temperatures on playground equipment performed by Texas Tech Climate Science Center & Arizona State University determined shade structures greatly increase the safety and comfort of the playground equipment as well as the natural and artificial surfaces…
Summer months can be brutal on playgrounds and kids when the sun is constantly beaming down on them. The sun tends to make the playground equipment hotter which makes it hard for kids to play on when it’s a nice…