Outdoor Parts List
One of the simplest and least expensive ways to boost the fun and creativity in your outdoor space is to add “loose parts” for play. Check out this great Outdoor Parts List. Read more
2023 State of Pickleball
The 2023 State of Pickleball: Participation & Infrastructure Report highlights the investment needed to keep up with pickleball’s meteoric rise, leveraging data never available before. A $900 million investment is needed in court infrastructure to keep up with demand. Read more
students do all their work in class
School leaders at Paramount Schools say using data and having students do all their work in class instead of at home is a big reason their schools score well with students of color and those with economic challenges. Read more
adaptive programming
Parks and recreation agencies want to ensure that people with disabilities can participate in disability-specific sporting and recreational activities. Here are some tips and best practices on adaptive programming. Read more
the idea that they matter
When kids are given freedom to pursue what interests them – versus what society marks as important – it allows them to assert their uniqueness. This reinforces the idea that they matter just for who they are. Read more
healthy bedtime routine
With the start of a new school year comes the inevitable battle to get kids back into a healthy bedtime routine. A pediatric sleep expert explains how critical sleep is to kids’ mental health. Read more
Robert W Crawford
Robert W. Crawford had a long and distinguished career in park and recreation and was recognized as one of the greatest leaders in the field. He was influential in transforming the way cities and residents viewed parks.
play on their own
By depriving children of opportunities to play on their own, away from direct adult supervision and control, we are depriving them of opportunities to learn how to take control of their own lives. Read more
America's most popular board game: Chess
Despite the emergence of nearly 5,000 new board games in 2022, a timeless classic remains America's most popular board game: Chess. A recent study reveals the top 20 board games in the United States. Read more
play is so important
“All work and no play makes you… what, exactly?” A new 15-minute film from Play Wales, This is why play is so important, aims to communicate to adults working with children (and parents and caregivers) the importance of play. Read more
