Independent mobility
Independent mobility is the technical term for a child's freedom to travel and play in a neighborhood without adult supervision. Will the COVID-10 pandemic bring back a summer of free range kids? Read more
disagree about risky play
What can you do when you and your partner disagree about risky play? A lifeguard approach can help reduce conflict when parents don’t see eye to eye on acceptable levels of risk. Read more
best done in the outdoors
Kids need to play together, and opportunities for children to do that are best done in the outdoors when done safely. Here’s what public health people are saying. Read more
board games bring outdoor adventure
These board games bring outdoor adventure to your living room. Beat back summer-vacation boredom with these seven games for the family. Read more
Great American Outdoors Act
The passage of the Great American Outdoors Act will fully fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund, which is the most important source of federal funding to create and develop local parks, trails, boat launches, sports fields and other recreation areas and park infrastructure that enrich our communities. Read more
Henry S Curtis
Dr. Henry S. Curtis was a public supporter of play and the playground movement through his research, writings, leadership, playground planning, and teaching. He valued team games and sports, which influenced the American playground movement towards organized recreation.
increased by 500%
One survey of more than 3,000 parents found that screen time for their kids had increased by 500% during the pandemic. How will this affect kids in the long term? Read more
six games
Here are six games appropriate for all ages that you can play outdoors while keeping the appropriate amount of social distance between players. Read more
using the outdoors
Rails-to-Trails Conservancy recently released new data about how people are using the outdoors and trails during the pandemic, with findings reinforcing an overwhelming demand for safe places to walk and bike nationwide. Read more
fall in love with nature
For kids who are scared of bugs, afraid to get dirty or bored by trees, trails and rocks — or simply for those who’d prefer to sit inside all day with video games, here are 10 ways to help kids fall in love with nature. Read more
