those with disabilities
As a member of a youth-sports organization or community entity, here are tips for preparing coaches and agencies to successfully meet the needs of current and future athletes, including those with disabilities. Read more
Luther Gulick
Luther Halsey Gulick gave significant leadership and promotion to the playground and recreation movements of the early 1900s. With most of his time involved in the fields of physical education and hygiene, he liked to take ideas and thoughts, develop them further, put an organization together to bring the ideas to fruition, and then turn the leadership over to others while he moved on to another set of ideas.
parks car-free
San Francisco is considering making some of their parks car-free, and the observations made from New York parks’ successes shows parks can be quieter, safer, and altogether more inviting. Read more
Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership
The National Park Service will distribute $150 million to local communities through the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) grant program to create new outdoor recreation spaces and reinvigorate existing parks in economically underserved communities. Read more
future trends in the aquatic industry
From Roman baths to modern water parks, from plunge pools of the early 20th century to the spray grounds of the early 21st, water has played a major role in civilization. Here is a look at some future trends in the aquatic industry. Read more
upgrading playground infrastructure
Currently, play infrastructure is not considered in the Biden Administration’s plans to Build Back Better. There is a call to include upgrading playground infrastructure to ensure children’s right to play. Read more
Vintage toys
Vintage toys are collectible again. Toys from the ‘90s are now hot. Read more
Getting children outdoors
Getting children outdoors gets top billing when organizations work together, including conservation and outdoors groups, health care providers, city leaders, state lawmakers, women’s organizations and even agriculture groups. Read more
Gaga Ball
Gaga ball is a popular playground game similar to dodgeball, but it is considered to be a kinder, gentler form of the game. The game is played inside a hexagon or octagon pit.
new app for children
Facebook is developing a new app for children, Instagram for kids, and advocates think it’s a terrible idea. They worry that Facebook won’t be able to adequately protect young users’ privacy or shield them from cyberbullying and inappropriate content. Read more
