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Exterior playspaces are essential for student health and mental well-being.

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Children from Hawthorne Park Elementary School check out their new playground

New Jersey elementary wins recycling contest, gets new playground

June 15, 2017

Facility Planning: Wise Workout

Jan. 1, 2016

Students play on new playground at Sunderland Elementary School

Students in Sunderland, Mass., get new playground

Nov. 20, 2014

Modern Outdoor Learning

Jan. 16, 2014

Fields of Choice

July 1, 2013

Playground Help in Paducah

June 1, 2013

Highlights

An Energizing Place

Jan. 29, 2013

With help from Phillies pitcher Cole Hamels and his foundation, a sustainable, state-of-the-art play area rises at Bayard Taylor Elementary School.

Doctors group voices support for school recess

Jan. 6, 2013

American Academy of Pediatrics says regular recess is essential for students' well-being.

Going out to Play on School Playgrounds (with Related Video)

July 1, 2012

A focus on student activity and exercise puts school playgrounds in the spotlight.

Know-How: Playgrounds

June 1, 2008

Safety is paramount when planning play areas for children.

Playground Injuries

Oct. 1, 2007

205,000 Estimated number of injuries per year on U.S. playgrounds that required treatment at hospital emergency rooms. 34.8 per 10,000 Rate of playground injuries sustained by...

Playgrounds

Recent

New Jersey elementary wins recycling contest, gets new playground

Facility Planning: Wise Workout

Students in Sunderland, Mass., get new playground

Modern Outdoor Learning

Fields of Choice

Playground Help in Paducah

Highlights

An Energizing Place

Doctors group voices support for school recess

Going out to Play on School Playgrounds (with Related Video)

Know-How: Playgrounds

Playground Injuries

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eBook: Smart Steps

A Place to Play

Know-How: Playgrounds

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